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Simon Son of Onias

50 The leader of his brothers and the pride of his people[a]
    was the high priest, Simon son of Onias,
who in his life repaired the house,
    and in his time fortified the temple.
He laid the foundations for the high double walls,
    the high retaining walls for the temple enclosure.

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Footnotes

  1. Sirach 50:1 Heb Syr: Gk lacks this line. Compare 49.15

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