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Historical books · Douay-Rheims

2 Samuel

The reign of David, with Jerusalem as his capital, God’s promise of an eternal dynasty, his sin and repentance.

  • 24 chapters
  • Old Testament

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Thursday, October 29 · Gospel

Jesus laments over Jerusalem, which kills the prophets

The same day, there came some of the Pharisees, saying to him: Depart, and get thee hence, for Herod hath a mind to kill thee. And he said to them: Go and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and do cures today and…