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46 And after three thousand[a] years Solomon built the city, and offered offerings; then it was that the barren woman bore a son. 47 And as for her telling you that she brought him up with much care, that was the period of residence in Jerusalem. 48 And as for her saying to you, ‘When my son entered his wedding chamber he died,’ and that misfortune had overtaken her,[b] that was the destruction which befell Jerusalem.

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  1. 2 Esdras 10:46 Syr Ethiop Arab Arm: Latin is corrupt
  2. 2 Esdras 10:48 Or him

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