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Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
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Verse 4. The. This was the testimony, ( Bible.) or ordinance of the Lord, ( Calmet.) which Israel had solemnly engaged to perform. Bible.—All were obliged to repair thither thrice in the year; (Exodus 23:17. Menochius.) and this contributed most to the splendour of the city. Calmet.—Houbigant would translate “the congregations of Israel;” or juxta may be understood, “according to the testimony.” Bert.—The tribes shall be all united, ( Calmet.) and come to Jerusalem, as all mankind should embrace the true faith in the Catholic Church. Worthington.
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