And provided for the wood offering, at appointed times, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Wood. Conformably to the regulations mentioned, chap. x. 34. (Calmet)
Good. A just man may confidently beg for a reward. (Worthington)
Amen, is not found in Hebrew The Holy Spirit records the praises of Nehemias, Ecclesiasticus xlix. 15. His political and moral virtues must ever assign him an exalted rank among the true Israelites. Like Jesus Christ, he rebuilt Jerusalem, reformed the nation, was the mediator of a new covenant, defended the rights of the priesthood and of all the people. (Calmet)
