1 He brought out of him a man of mercy, who found favor in the sight of all people, a man loved by God and men, even Moses, whose memory is blessed. (WEB) 2 He made him equal to the glory of the saints, and magnified him in the fears of his enemies. (WEB)
Sirach 45:1–2
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1 Maccabees 3:6–8
6 The lawless shrunk back for fear of him, and all the workers of lawlessness were very troubled, and deliverance prospered in his hand. (WEB) 7 He angered many kings and made Jacob glad with his acts. His memory is blessed forever. (WEB) 8 He went through the cities of Judah, d… (WEB)
Sirach 48:3–5
3 By the word of the Lord he shut up the heavens. He brought down fire three times. (WEB) 4 How you were glorified, O Elijah, in your wondrous deeds! Whose glory is like yours? (WEB) 5 You raised up a dead man from death, from Hades, by the word of the Most High. (WEB)
Sirach 45:5–7
5 He made him to hear his voice, led him into the thick darkness, and gave him commandments face to face, even the law of life and knowledge, that he might teach Jacob the covenant, and Israel his judgments. (WEB) 6 He exalted Aaron, a holy man like Moses, even his brot… (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 4:9–11
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Sirach 47:4–6
4 In his youth didn’t he kill a giant, and take away reproach from the people when he lifted up his hand with a sling stone, and beat down the boasting Goliath? (WEB) 5 For he called upon the Most High Lord, and he gave him strength in his right hand to kill a man might… (WEB)
Sirach 46:1–3
1 Joshua the son of Nun was valiant in war, and was the successor of Moses in prophecies. He was made great according to his name for the saving of God’s elect, to take vengeance on the enemies that rose up against them, that he might give Israel their inherita… (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 4:13–15
13 Being made perfect quickly, he filled a long time; (WEB) 14 for his soul was pleasing to the Lord. Therefore he hurried out of the midst of wickedness. (WEB) 15 But the peoples saw and didn’t understand, not considering this, that grace and mercy are with his chosen, and that he… (WEB)
Sirach 44:19–21
19 Abraham was a great father of a multitude of nations. There was none found like him in glory, (WEB) 20 who kept the law of the Most High, and was taken into covenant with him. In his flesh he established the covenant. When he was tested, he was found faithful. (WEB) 21 Therefore… (WEB)
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