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What the Fathers say

Amos 9:12

Eastern Fathers

John Chrysostom

"After this I will return, and rebuild the tabernacle of David which is fallen down." But if one would look into the matter closely, the kingdom of David does in fact now stand, his Offspring reigning everywhere. For what is the good of the buildings and the city, with none obeying there? And what is the harm arising from the destruction of the city, when all are willing to give their very souls? There is that come which is more illustrious than David: in all parts of the world is he now sung. …

Homily on Acts 33 ↗