OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 48:23

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In his days the sun went backward. He prolonged the life of the king.

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Verse 23. He was. Greek “and he purified ( Bible. or redeemed, Calmet.) them by the hand (ministry) of Isaias. (24.) He,” and so forth Bible.—Prayer prevailed when troops were insufficient. 4 Kennicott. 19. Worthington.

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