1 “So it came to pass that when my son was entered into his wedding chamber, he fell down and died. (WEB) 2 Then we all put out the lamps, and all my neighbors rose up to comfort me. I remained quiet until the second day at night. (WEB) 3 It came to pass, when they had all stopped consoling me, encouraging me to be quiet, then rose I up by night, and fled, and came here into this field, as you see. (WEB)
2 Esdras 10:1–3
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