Wisdom of Jesus ben Sirach, Part 112 summary
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In Simon the High Priest at Worship, Simon the son of Onias leads the people in adoration and prayer while singers fill the great house with music. After the worship ends, he comes down, raises his hands over the congregation, and repeats his prayer to show God's power.
What happens
- Simon the son of Onias leads the people in worship and prayer to God.
- The singers raise their voices, increasing the music within the great house.
- The people continue praying until the worship and their service are complete.
- Simon comes down, raises his hands over the congregation, praises God, and repeats his prayer to show God's power.
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The key line
“He repeated his prayer, willing to show the power of God.”The narrator
The line states Simon's purpose in repeating his prayer. His final action directs attention to God's power.
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What does Simon do after coming down?
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“Wisdom of Jesus ben Sirach, Part 112 summary.” Library of Alexandria, 2026, libraryofalexandria.com/pages/wisdom-of-jesus-ben-sirach-part-112-summary.
Library of Alexandria. (2026). Wisdom of Jesus ben Sirach, Part 112 summary. https://libraryofalexandria.com/pages/wisdom-of-jesus-ben-sirach-part-112-summary
“Wisdom of Jesus ben Sirach, Part 112 summary.” Library of Alexandria, 2026. https://libraryofalexandria.com/pages/wisdom-of-jesus-ben-sirach-part-112-summary.
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publisher = {Library of Alexandria},
year = {2026},
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