OLD TESTAMENT

2 Maccabees 7:20

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But above all, the mother was marvelous and worthy of honorable memory; for when she watched seven sons perishing within the space of one day, she bore the sight with a good courage because of her hope in the Lord.

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Verse 20. Seven. the last was not yet dead: but he was before this was written, so that the mother’s praise was perfect. Bible.

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