Then hear you in heaven, and forgive the sin of your people Israel, and bring them again unto the land which you gave unto their fathers.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Fathers. In the place of their captivity they might turn, like Daniel, towards the temple. (Calmet)
God had threatened that he would punish his people by the hand of their enemies, if they transgressed, Leviticus xxvi. 17. (Menochius)