Ecclesiasticus, 47

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1 After him the Lord raised Nathan to prophesy in the time of David.

2 As fat is selected from the peace offering, so David was chosen from among the Israelites.

3 He played with lions and bears as if they were lambs or young goats.

4 He was still young when he slew a giant to restore the honor of his people; with a sling he aimed a stone that killed the arrogant Goliath.

5 He invoked the Lord Most High, who gave him strength to slay a mighty warrior, and so exalt the power of his people.

6 So they glorified him for his ten thousands and praised him as a blessing from the Lord when he was chosen king.

7 For he wiped out his enemies on all sides and annihilated his adversaries, the Philistines, crushing their power forever.

8 In all that he did he gave thanks to the Most High, and showed his love for his Maker by singing with all his heart.

9 He placed singers accompanied by harps before the altar to make beautiful music;

10 he gave splendor to feasts and even greater magnificence to the more solemn occasions, exalting the holy Name of the Lord and having the sanctuary ring with his praises from early morning.

11 The Lord forgave David's sins and established his power forever; he made a covenant with him for the benefit of the kings and gave him a glorious throne in Israel.

12 A wise son succeeded him and fared well because of him.

13 Solomon reigned during times of peace, and God gave him rest from war to enable him to build a house for his Name, a sanctuary that would stand forever.

14 How wise you were in your youth, Solomon! as full of understanding as a river.

15 Your spirit covered the earth, you filled it with proverbs and parables.

16 Your reputation reached distant islands and you were loved for your peace.

17 Your songs, proverbs, parables and interpretation drew the admiration of the world.

18 In the name of the Lord God, called the God of Israel, you accumulated gold like tin and gathered silver like lead.

19 But you gave your body to women and became the slave of your senses;

20 you stained your reputation and defiled your descendants, bringing wrath and disaster upon your children because of your foolishness.

21 So the nation was divided; from Ephraim came a kingdom in revolt.

22 But God's mercy never fails nor does he forget his promises; he did not deprive his chosen one of descendants nor destroy the race of the one he loved. So to Jacob he gave a remnant and allowed David's family to survive.

23 Solomon rested with his forefathers and left one of his sons to rule after him, the most foolish of men and without intelligence; this was Rehoboam who drove the people to rebellion.

24 As for Jeroboam, son of Nebat, it was he who caused Israel to sin and taught Ephraim the way of evil. From then on their sins increased and later brought about their exile,

25 for they were intent on doing every sort of evil until vengeance fell on them.




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Chapter 47 of Ecclesiastical highlights the figure of King David, his history and achievements. David is recognized as a strong and wise leader who led the people of Israel with justice. Moreover, the chapter highlights the importance of wisdom and faithfulness to God to achieve prosperity and glory. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in Ecclesiastical 47:

1 Kings 2:10-11: "And David slept with his parents, and was buried in the city of David. And the time he reigned over Israel was forty years: seven years reigned in Hebrom, and in Jerusalem reigned thirty-three." This verse describes the end of David's life and its importance as king of Israel.

2 Chronicles 1:7-10: "At that same night God appeared to Solomon and said unto him, Ask what I want me to give you. And Solomon said unto him, Give me wisdom and knowledge, so that he can go out and enter before This people; for who could judge this great people of yours? And God said to Solomon, For this has been in your heart, and you did not ask riches, goods, honor, nor the life of those who hate you, nor did you ask many days of life, But you ask you for wisdom and knowledge, to judge my people, upon which I constituted you king; " This verse highlights the importance of wisdom and how the search for it can bring blessings and prosperity.

Proverbs 14:34: "Justice exalts nations, but sin is the shame of the peoples." This verse highlights the importance of justice and integrity for the prosperity of a people.

Psalm 101:6: "My eyes will be upon the faithful of the earth, that they may dwell with me; what is in a straight path will serve me." This verse highlights the importance of faithfulness to God and His will.

Proverbs 28:20: "The faithful man will be covered with blessings, but what rushes to enrich will not be unpunished." This verse highlights the importance of faithfulness and integrity for God's prosperity and blessing.





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