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And it came to pass that as Enmer Kara, seeing that his forefather, Noah, had survived the floodsb, desired to save his people from the flood of sin that choked the world even as a great serpentc;
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And the people said one to another: Come, let us go forth; yea, let us make bricka and burn them thoroughly; and they had brick for stone, and they had tar for mortar.
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And the people did begin to build a temple unto YHVHa, that they might make sacrifices in the name of YHVH Elohimb.
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And it came to pass that those of his people that were not converted, the children of mana, began again to grow in strength and began to callb away the children of Elohim; yet they did still continue to build the temple;
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But these were foolish in their thoughts, for they thought that it was the sacrifices of the temple that would save them, for they did not understand it was the chena of YHVH from which salvation cometh.
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And it came to pass that the people of Babel had begun to hidea their sins in their pride, and to focus on the feelings of their hearts, and not The Voiceb, for they did glory in the pride of their heartsc;
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And these did believe that it was their works, and their own courage that did bring them that peace and security that they did seek.
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And so it was that the people who would be as Ziona did fall away by their pride, and their envy, their covetousness, and by their jealousies even to the shedding of human bloodb.
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And thus it was that secret combinationsa did again creep in; for these did not their works in righteousness, but believed only upon their good feelings, and the mighty words of Enmer Kar;
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And so it was that these were deceived from the beginninga, even unto the belief that they did dwell in the last days.
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And it came to pass that the people did remember the wordsa of their forefathers, prophesying that Yachad Yachid Echadb should come before the last days;
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And the people did believe that the last days were upon them, and thus it came to pass that their star gazers and astrologers went seeking signs.
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And it came to pass that the priests and the wisemen forgot YHVH, worshiping Elohim in name only,
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And so it was that these wise men came unto Enmer Kar telling him that he must be that Yachad Yachid Echad that should come.
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And Enmer Kar began to boast of his own strength, and knowing that he had been in the presence of an angel he did take more than his due.
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¶ And it came to pass that Enmer Kar did begin to say at the first that he was Tzadik Yachada, or in other words, the Yachad of that generation.
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And the people looked to their king as though he were a goda, though he was but a man;
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And many were quick to speak, saying: Behold Enmer Kar, the mighty hunter! Behold the Yachad Yachid Echad that has come to redeem his people!
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¶ And it came to pass that these were a people living in peace, for they knew no nation mightier:
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And because they had done their duties, these had become wise in all the wisdom of the earth; and in their wisdom they did become prideful and vain;
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Yet these still lived in fear, for in fear alone did they do their duties, and not for the love of YHVH, nor for the love of their fellow man.
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¶ And it came to pass that the people remembered the wordsa of their king, Enmer Kar, saying: we have been called to build a house unto YHVH and with this keyb, we shall openc the door!
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And so it was that the people came before their king saying: Let us go and build us a temple, even one that should reach unto heavens, and let us make ourselves a great name upon all the earth!
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For these understood not that the temple of YHVH should bring the heavens to the earth, and nota the earth to the heavens.
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And the people used their wisdom in architecture and masonry to make bricks, and to plan for and make a temple, but it was not unto YHVH but unto Amarutua who is Mardochaiosa.
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But there were among the people twelve righteous men, and these refused to join in the building of the temple;
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And these knew the secrets of the temple of YHVH, but they refused to give them unto the priests of Amarutu.
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¶ And it came to pass that these men were seized by the people, and brought before the three judges, who were high priests of Amarutu.
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And it came to pass that the chief judge, whose name was Laadan, said unto these twelve righteous: Why for shall ye not loosen thy tongues that we might build this temple as a tower unto heaven, and the elohima that has blessed us?
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For should it not be that Enmer Kar might return again to his home, and that we, his people should join him in safety there?
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And the twelve did elect from among them one to be their voice, and his name was Tzophara, and through his voice they gave their refusal.
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And Tzophar stood before the judges, saying: We shall not make bricks, nor remain with you, for we know but one YHVH, and Him we do serve.
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And Laaden the judge flew into a passion of anger against the twelve righteous men and would that they be thrown into a fire, yet he desired the secrets of YHVH that he might sella them.
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And it came to pass that he did grant unto them seven days in prison, and at that time he would call them forth to answer him again.
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¶ And it came to pass that these twelve righteous men were thrown in with eleven prisoners who were strangersa to the land, and with these did they pray unto YHVH unto deliverance.
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And it came to pass that Tzophar did cry out saying: YHVH, who liveth from eternity to eternity, in whom we trust, we swear an oath unto thee that we shall not depart to walk to the right, nor to the left, save it be according to thy desire; and should we die in this place, then may it be even according to Thy will.
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And the eleven men that had not known YHVH before that day did stand and watch in amazement.
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¶ And it came to pass that after seven days Laadan sent again for the twelve righteous men, and again he asked them to share their wisdom and their knowledge.
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And it came to pass that Tzophar stood again before the judge, this time saying: We shall give thee our counsel.
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And thus was Laadan much pleased, and he sat greedily upon his throne awaiting the words of the twelve righteous.
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And thus it was that Tzophar spoke unto them saying: Exercise brotherly and sisterly love, for all of Adama is one family; give to those that need without judgementb, nor to indebt, nor for reward;
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Truth is the name of YHVH, for He is truth; therefore, be true in all things; go forth not rashly, neither flee in cowardice, but stand firm in YHVH;
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Let reason be thy guide in YHVH, listening always for the Breath of Elohima; give not to thy passions, but reign them and guide them that thou be true to thine heart, and not a whim of the flesh;
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Do that which is right before YHVH at all times, and give unto others their due; all things ye have been given are of YHVH Elohim, and unto Him are all things due:
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Know ye these things, forget them not, but write them upon thy hearta, and the words written upon thy tongue shall be pure and holy before YHVH.
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¶ And it came to pass that when Laadan heard these words he did grow angry at the twelve righteous men, for he understood not the Worda of YHVH.
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And it came to pass that he did cause that they should be put in the fire of the furnace used to bake the bricks;
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Yet when the time came, before these could be placed into the flames, the earth shook with a great earthquake that did shake the very foundation of the lands, and tore asunder the work the people had done in building their temple.
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And it came to pass that The Voicea came to the twelve righteous men, and they were told to take their families and flee to the Northb and to the Eastb,
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And these were not seen neither heard from again; but the eleven prisoners, these did not forget them.