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And the priests sung hymns till the sacrifice was consumed.
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And when the sacrifice was consumed, Nehemias commanded the water that was left to be poured out upon the great stones.
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Which being done, there -was kindled a dame from them: but it was consumed by the light that shined from the altar.
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And when this matter became public, it was told to the king of Persia, that in the place where the priests that were led away, had hid the fire, there appeared water, with which Nehemias and they that were with him had purified the sacrifices.
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And the king considering, and diligently examining the matter, made a temple for it, that he might prove what had happened.
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And when he had proved it, he gave the priests many goods, and divers presents, and he took end distributed them to them with his own hand.
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And Nehemias called this place Nephthar, which is interpreted purification. But many call it Nephi.
Chapter 2