8 These saw and felt the works of your hands, and praised you, the Almighty. (WEB) 9 You, O King, when you created the immeasurable and measureless earth, chose this city. You made this place sacred to your name, even though you need nothing. You glorified it with your illustrious presence, after constructing it to the glory of your great and honorable name. (WEB) 10 You promised, out of love for the people of Israel, that if we fall away from you, become afflicted, and then come to this house and pray, you would hear our prayer. (WEB)
3 Maccabees 2:8–10
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2 Maccabees 14:34–36
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