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Ben Sira 48:1-8
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Ben Sira 48:1-8
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Then there arose the fiery prophet Elijah, whose words blazed like a torch.
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He brought a famine on the people, and many of them died because of his persistence.
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Speaking in the name of the Lord, he kept the rain from coming, and on three occasions he called down fire.
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Elijah, your miracles were marvelous! No one else can boast of such deeds!
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In the name of the Most High, you brought a dead man back to life.
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You brought a famous king down to sickness and death.
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At Sinai you heard the Lord rebuke you and declare his determination to punish his enemies.
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You anointed a king to be the instrument of that punishment, and a prophet to take your place.
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48.1-11 1 K 17.1-24; 18.38; 19.15, 16; 2 K 1.10-16; 2.11;
Malachi 4.5, 6
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Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.