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Book of 2 Chronicles

2 Chronicles 24 – Joash Repairs the Temple and Falls into Idolatry

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Joash Repairs the Temple and Falls into Idolatry: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on 2 Chronicles 24 Executive Summary ✨ 2 Chronicles 24 presents a stark narrative of spiritual highs and…

Temple Restoration

1 Maccabees 13 – Simon Becomes Leader; Final Expulsion of Gentiles

2 Chronicles 24 – Joash Repairs the Temple and Falls into Idolatry

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