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Exhibit 23.9
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
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As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation
by reference in Devon Energy Corporation's Registration Statement on Form S-3 of
our report dated March 19, 1999 included in the PennzEnergy Company Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1998 and to all references to our Firm included
in this Registration Statement.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Houston, Texas
November 15, 2000
