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2 Esdras 10:47
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When she told you that she took great care in bringing the son up, that referred to the period when Jerusalem was inhabited.
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When she told you that for thirty years she had had no children, it meant that for three thousand years no offerings had yet been made there.
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Then Solomon built the city, and sacrifices began to be offered there. At that time the childless woman gave birth to her son.
47
When she told you that she took great care in bringing the son up, that referred to the period when Jerusalem was inhabited.
48
When she told you of the death of her son on his wedding day, that meant the destruction of Jerusalem.
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So in the vision you saw how she mourned for her son, and you tried to console her for what had happened - this is what was to be revealed to you.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.