OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 47:23

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So Solomon rested with his fathers. Of his offspring, he left behind him Rehoboam, the foolishness of the people, and one who lacked understanding, who made the people revolt by his counsel. Also Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin, and gave a way of sin to Ephraim.

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Verse 23. Rebellious. (Gr.) Lit. “hard.” Bible.—Jeroboam was at the head of it. 3 Kennicott. 12:14. Calmet.

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