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They were born after the same amount of time, and drank milk from the same fountains. The same fond embraces nurtured brotherly love in their souls.
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They grew more fervent as they were brought up together enjoying each other's company day after day, and being shaped by the same education, particularly their training in God's Law.
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So it is clear, when such mutual sympathy and love for each other had been established, these seven brothers had even more sympathy for each other.
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They loved each other so much because they had been educated in the same Law, held the same moral values, and were raised together to live a life that is just.
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Their affection for each other and harmony grew even more because they shared a common passion for good character and conduct.