19 Before the time of his age-long sleep, he testified in the sight of the lord and his anointed, “I have not taken any man’s goods, so much as a sandal;” and no one accused him. (WEB) 20 Even after he fell asleep, he prophesied, and showed the king his end, and lifted up his voice from the earth in prophecy, to blot out the wickedness of the people. (WEB)
Sirach 46:19–20
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2 Maccabees 7:39–41
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4 “You have not wronged us or oppressed us,” they replied, “nor have you taken anything from the hand of man.” 5 Samuel said to them, “The LORD is a witness against you, and His anointed is a witness today, that you have not found anything in my hand.” “He is a wi…
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