14 Let those who dwell near Zion come and remember the captivity of my sons and daughters, which the Everlasting has brought upon them. (WEB) 15 For he has brought a nation upon them from afar, a shameless nation with a strange language, who didn’t respect old men or pity children. (WEB) 16 They have carried away the dear beloved sons of the widow, and left her who was alone desolate of her daughters.” (WEB)
Baruch 4:14–16
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Baruch 4:9–11
9 For she saw the wrath that came upon you from God, and said, “Listen, you who dwell near Zion; for God has brought upon me great mourning. (WEB) 10 For I have seen the captivity of my sons and daughters, which the Everlasting has brought upon them. (WEB) 11 For with joy I nouris… (WEB)
2 Esdras 2:1–3
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Micah 2:8–10
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Psalms of Solomon 2:5–7
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Deuteronomy 28:31–33
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3 Maccabees 6:2–4
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2 Chronicles 29:8–10
8 Therefore, the wrath of the LORD has fallen upon Judah and Jerusalem, and He has made them an object of terror, horror, and mockery, as you can see with your own eyes. 9 For behold, this is why our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons and daughters and…
Baruch 4:31–33
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