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Sirach 50:1-2
Revised Standard Version
Sirach 50:1-2
Revised Standard Version
Simon Son of Onias
50 The leader of his brethren and the pride of his people[a]
was Simon the high priest, son of Onias,
who in his life repaired the house,
and in his time fortified the temple.
2 He laid the foundations for the high double walls,[b]
the high retaining walls for the temple enclosure.
Footnotes
- Sirach 50:1 Heb Syr: Greek lacks this line. Compare 49.15
- Sirach 50:2 The meaning of this phrase is obscure
Revised Standard Version (RSV)
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