1 The name JOSIAH is like blended incense, made lasting by a skilled perfumer. Precious is his memory, like honey to the taste, like music at a banquet.
2 For he grieved over our betrayals, and destroyed the abominable idols.
3 He turned to God with his whole heart, and, though times were evil, he practiced virtue.
4 Except for David, Hezekiah and Josiah, they all were wicked; They abandoned the Law of the Most High, these kings of Judah, right to the very end.
5 So he gave over their power to others, their glory to a foolish foreign nation
6 Who burned the holy city and left its streets desolate, As JEREMIAH had foretold;
7 for they had treated him badly who even in the womb had been made a prophet, To root out, pull down, and destroy, and then to build and to plant.
8 EZEKIEL beheld the vision and described the different creatures of the chariot;
9 He also referred to JOB, who always persevered in the right path.
10 Then, too, the TWELVE PROPHETS-- may their bones return to life from their resting place!-- Gave new strength to Jacob and saved him by their faith and hope.
11 How can we fittingly praise ZERUBBABEL, who was like a signet ring on God's right hand,
12 And Jeshua, Jozadak's son? In their time they built the house of God; They erected the holy temple, destined for everlasting glory.
13 Extolled be the memory of NEHEMIAH! He rebuilt our ruined walls, Restored our shattered defenses, and set up gates and bars.
14 Few on earth have been made the equal of ENOCH, for he was taken up bodily.
15 Was ever a man born like JOSEPH? Even his dead body was provided for.
16 Glorious, too, were SHEM and SETH and ENOS; but beyond that of any living being was the splendor of ADAM.
Versículos relacionados com Ecclesiasticus, 49:
Ecclesiastical 49 describes the history of Israel from the time of Joshua to the age of the prophets, emphasizing the importance of the righteous leaders and the punishment of those who abandoned the law of God. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in this chapter:
Deuteronomy 31:7-8: "Then Moses called Joshua and said in the presence of all Israel:" Be strong and brave, for you will go with this people to the earth that the Lord swore to their ancestors that would give them, and you will help them take it in possession. The Lord himself will go before you and be with you; He will never leave it or abandon him. Do not be afraid; Do not be discouraged. "This verse talks about the passage of Moses' leadership to Joshua, highlighting the importance of courage and trust in God.
Judges 2:11-12: "Then the children of Israel did what was evil in the eyes of the Lord and served the Baalins, and left the Lord God of his parents, who had taken them from the land of Egypt, and followed other gods among The gods of the peoples around them, and worshiped them, and provoked the Lord. " This verse describes the infidelity of the people of Israel to God, showing the consequences of disobedience.
2 Samuel 23:3-4: "The God of Israel spoke, the rock of Israel said to me, 'When someone rules justice upon men, when he rules in the fear of God, it is like the morning light when the sun shines, like a cloudless morning when the rain flourishes the grass on earth. '"This verse highlights the importance of justice and fear of God in the leadership of a ruler.
Isaiah 1:27: "Zion will be rescued with righteousness, and those who repent, with righteousness." This verse talks about the importance of repentance and justice, showing that those who turn to God will be redeemed.
Jeremiah 31:33: "This is the covenant I will do with the house of Israel after those days," says the Lord. "I will put my law in their heart and write it into their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people." This verse talks about God's promise to put his law in the heart of the people of Israel, highlighting the importance of obedience and devotion to him.
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