Sirach 48:25LXX

Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 25 of 28

"For Ezechias did that which pleased God, and walked valiantly in the way of David his father, which Isaias, the great prophet, and faithful in the sight of God, had commanded him."
Sirach 48:25

In context

23He was not mindful of their sins, neither did he deliver them up to their enemies, but he purified them by the hand of Isaias, the holy prophet.

24He overthrew the army of the Assyrians, and the angel of the Lord destroyed them.

25For Ezechias did that which pleased God, and walked valiantly in the way of David his father, which Isaias, the great prophet, and faithful in the sight of God, had commanded him.

26In his days the sun went backward, and he lengthened the king’s life.

27With a great spirit he saw the things that are to come to pass at last, and comforted the mourners in Sion.

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