OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 49:12

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So was Jesus the son of Josedek, who in their days built the house, and exalted a people holy to the Lord, prepared for everlasting glory.

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Verse 12. Place. Calmet. 45:15. The Pharisees adorned the tombs of the prophets. Matthew 23:29. Daniel is not mentioned among them, because he lived at court.

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Some ancient authorities read temple.

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