OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 48:8

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You anointed kings for retribution, and prophets to succeed after you.

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Verse 8. Penance. Greek “reward,” ( Bible.) or punish the guilty. Hazael and Jehu were anointed by Eliseus, though by order of Elias.—Thee. Eliseus was called from the plough, and adhered to his master, who governed the sons of the prophets in large communities.

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