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He read to you about Abel slain by Cain, and Isaac who was offered as a burnt offering, and about Joseph in prison.
12
He told you of the zeal of Phinehas, and he taught you about Hananiah, Azariah, and Mishael in the fire.
13
He praised Daniel in the den of the lions and blessed him.
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He reminded you of the scripture of Isaiah, which says, "Even though you go through the fire, the flame shall not consume you.'
15
He sang to you songs of the psalmist David, who said, "Many are the afflictions of the righteous.'
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