OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 47:13

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Solomon reigned in days of peace. God gave him rest all around, that he might set up a house for his name, and prepare a sanctuary forever.

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Verse 13. Sins. Remitting the punishment, (2 Kennicott. 12:13. Calmet.) and the guilt also, ( Bible.) in consequence of his repentance.—Covenant. Engaging that his posterity should enjoy the throne (2 Kennicott. 7:12. Calmet.) if they continued faithful. Psalms 131:11 sup.chapter 45:31.

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