33 I, Esdras, received a command from the Lord on Mount Horeb to go to Israel, but when I came to them, they rejected me and rejected the Lord’s commandment. (WEB) 34 Therefore I say to you, O nations that hear and understand, “Look for your shepherd. He will give you everlasting rest, for he is near at hand who will come at the end of the age. (WEB) 35 Be ready for the rewards of the kingdom, for the everlasting light will shine on you forevermore. (WEB)
2 Esdras 2:33–35
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Numbers 24:13–15
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