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Elias it was, who was covered with a whirlwind: and Eliseus was filled with his spirit: whilst he lived, he was not moved with the presence of any prince, neither could any bring him into subjection.
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No word could overcome him; and after his death his body prophesied.
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He did wonders in his life, and at his death were his works marvellous.
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For all this the people repented not, neither departed they from their sins, till they were spoiled and carried out of their land, and were scattered through all the earth: yet there remained a small people, and a ruler in the house of David:
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Of whom some did that which was pleasing to God, and some multiplied sins.
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Ezekias fortified his city, and brought in water into the midst thereof: he digged the hard rock with iron, and made wells for waters.
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In his time Sennacherib came up, and sent Rabsaces, and lifted up his hand against Sion, and boasted proudly.
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Then trembled their hearts and hands, and they were in pain, as women in travail.
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But they called upon the Lord which is merciful, and stretched out their hands toward him: and immediately the Holy One heard them out of heaven, and delivered them by the ministry of Esay.
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He smote the host of the Assyrians, and his angel destroyed them.
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For Ezekias had done the thing that pleased the Lord, and was strong in the ways of David his father, as Esay the prophet, who was great and faithful in his vision, had commanded him.