1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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Sirach 46:23

And after this he slept, *and he made known to the king, and shewed him the end of his life, and he lifted up his voice from the earth in prophecy, to blot out the wickedness of the nation.

1 Kings 28:18.

Nation. Foretelling that Israel should be defeated. Some doubt whether the soul of Samuel appeared; but it seems clear from this passage, (1 Kings 28:18.; Calmet, Diss.) as he could not otherwise be praised for it. (Worthington)