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I don't have time tonight to check for answers but can later if need be. If people know the answers, though, I'd appreciate any help.

1a. If Gates of Samaria is protecting the evil kings of Israel in my territory, can they be targeted to be brought into battle?

1b. Shuffled?

2a. Is Simeon's protect from discard ability ongoing (it doesn't say it is)?

2b. Does Simeon's protect from discard ability protect him if he is discarded due to a decrease ability that takes him to */0 or less?

2c. If no to 2a and yes to 2b, would Simeon be discarded when he returns to territory after being decreased to */0 or less in battle?

3. What does the new Siegeworks mean when it says "control Isaiah"?

4a. If a weapon or place card is placed on a hero prior to battle and the hero is shuffled during the battle, does the weapon or place card follow its host or stay in battle?

4b. What if the weapon or place card is played during battle?

5. When Grapes of Wrath says that the person may begin a new battle, is there any reason the new battle could be a rescue attempt? I believe there was a rule that only one rescue attempt could be made per turn, and this doesn't specify differently so it wouldn't seem to overrule the game rule.

Thanks for all your help!

I agree with Ring Wraith except for 2a. Simeon's Protect is not ongoing as it does not say while he remains in play.

Lasting Effects (last until end of battle unless specified otherwise)
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Protect