Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 45:23

Καὶ Φινεὲς υἱὸς Ἐλεάζαρ τρίτος εἰς δόξαν ἐν τῷ ζηλῶσαι αὐτὸν ἐν φόβῳ Κυρίου καὶ στῆναι αὐτὸν ἐν τροπῇ λαοῦ, ἐν ἀγαθότητι προθυμίας ψυχῆς αὐτοῦ· καὶ ἐξιλάσατο περὶ τοῦ Ἰσραήλ.
King James Version (KJV)

The third in glory is Phinees the son of Eleazar, because he had zeal in the fear of the Lord, and stood up with good courage of heart when the people were turned back, and made reconciliation for Israel.

Modern English

Third in glory is Phinehas son of Eleazar, because he was zealous in the fear of the Lord, and stood firm with great courage when the people turned away, and made atonement for Israel.

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