1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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Sirach 47:13

*The Lord took away his sins, and exalted his horn for ever: and he gave him a covenant of the kingdom, and a throne of glory in Israel.

2 Kings 12:13.

Sins. Remitting the punishment, (2 Kings 12:13.; Calmet) and the guilt also, (Haydock) in consequence of his repentance. --- Covenant. Engaging that his posterity should enjoy the throne (2 Kings 7:12.; Calmet) if they continued faithful, Psalm 131:11., and supra [Ecclesiasticus] Ecclesiasticus 45:31.