4 He sanctified him in his faithfulness and meekness. He chose him out of all people. (WEB)
Sirach 45:4
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Sirach 44:19–21
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Sirach 45:15–17
15 Moses consecrated him, and anointed him with holy oil. It was an everlasting covenant with him and to his offspring, all the days of heaven, to minister to the Lord, to serve as a priest, and to bless his people in his name. (WEB) 16 He chose him out of all living to o… (WEB)
1 Maccabees 4:41–43
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Sirach 46:14–16
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4 Maccabees 4:17–19
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Testament of Levi 3:26–28
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2 Kings 18:5–7
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Psalm 151 1:3–5
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