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• While the sacrifice was being consumed, the priests together with all those present prayed. Jonathan led while Nehemiah and the rest responded. (2 Maccabees 1, 23)

• and when the sacrifice was all consumed, Nehemiah ordered that the remaining liquid be poured over some large stones. (2 Maccabees 1, 31)

• This matter became known, and it was reported to the king of the Persians that the liquid with which Nehemiah and his companions had burned the sacrifice was found in the place where the exiled priests had hidden the fire. (2 Maccabees 1, 33)

• Nehemiah and his companions called the place "Nephtar" which means "purification" but afterwards, many called it "Naphtha." (2 Maccabees 1, 36)

• This also can be read in the archives and in the Memories of Nehemiah's time. It is recounted there that Nehemiah founded a library and collected the books dealing with the kings and the prophets, the writings of David and the letters of the kings about offerings. (2 Maccabees 2, 13)

• Lasting too is the memory of Nehemiah, who rebuilt our ruined walls, provided gates and bars and rebuilt our homes. (Ecclesiasticus 49, 13)

• In return, you became followers of us and of the Lord when, on receiving the word, you experienced the joy of the Holy Spirit in the midst of great opposition. (1 Thessalonians 1, 6)

• We had been ill-treated and insulted in Philippi but, trusting in our God, we dared announce to you the message of God, and face fresh opposition. (1 Thessalonians 2, 2)