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Ben Sira 50:1-4
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Chapter 50

Simeon, Son of Jochanan

1 Greatest of his family, the glory of his people,
    was Simeon the priest, son of Jochanan,[a]
In whose time the house of God was renovated,
    in whose days the temple was reinforced.
2 In his time also the retaining wall was built
    with powerful turrets for the temple precincts.
3 In his time the reservoir was dug,
    a pool as vast as the sea.
4 He protected the people against brigands
    and strengthened the city against the enemy.

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Footnotes

  1. 50:1–21 Son of Jochanan: Simeon II, in whose time as high priest (219–196 B.C.) great works were accomplished for the benefit of public worship and welfare (vv. 1–4). Ben Sira, a contemporary, describes detailed liturgical action, perhaps pertaining to the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur, cf. Lv 16).
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