Ben Sira 49:10-12
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
10 Then, too, the Twelve Prophets—
may their bones flourish with new life where they lie!—
They gave new strength to Jacob
and saved him with steadfast hope.
The Heroes After the Exile
11 How to extol Zerubbabel?[a]
He was like a signet ring on the right hand,(A)
12 And Jeshua, Jozadak’s son?
In their time they rebuilt the altar
And erected the holy temple,
destined for everlasting glory.
Footnotes
- 49:11–13 The rebuilding of the Temple and the repair of the walls of the Holy City led to a restoration of religious worship and civil authority.
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