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"Some of Jeremiah's friends tried to follow him and mark the way, but they could not find the cave.
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When Jeremiah learned what they had done, he reprimanded them, saying, "No one must know about this place until God gathers his people together again and shows them mercy.
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At that time he will reveal where these things are hidden, and the dazzling light of his presence will be seen in the cloud, as it was in the time of Moses and on the occasion when Solomon prayed that the Temple might be dedicated in holy splendor.'
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"We are also told how the wise King Solomon offered a sacrifice of dedication at the completion of the Temple,
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and that when he prayed, fire came down from heaven and consumed the sacrifices, just as it had done earlier when Moses prayed.
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Moses had explained that the sin offering was consumed by fire because it was not eaten.
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Solomon celebrated the festival for eight days.
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"These same facts are found in the royal records and in the memoirs of Nehemiah, who established a library and collected the writings of David, letters of the kings concerning offerings, and books about the kings and prophets.
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Judas also collected the books that had been scattered because of the war, and we still have them.
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If you ever need any of these books, let us know, and we will send them.
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"Since we are about to celebrate the Festival of Rededication, we are writing to you, advising you to celebrate it as well.
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