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The Prayer of the High Priest Simon

Then the high priest Simon, facing the sanctuary, bending his knees and extending his hands with calm dignity, prayed as follows:[a] “Lord, Lord, king of the heavens, and sovereign of all creation, holy among the holy ones, the only ruler, almighty, give attention to us who are suffering grievously from an impious and profane man, puffed up in his audacity and power.

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Footnotes

  1. 3 Maccabees 2:1 Other ancient authorities omit verse 1

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