OLD TESTAMENT

1 Maccabees 11:23

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But when Jonathan heard this, he gave orders to continue the siege. He chose some of the elders of Israel and of the priests, and put himself in peril

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Verse 23. Priests. These would testify that what he said in his defence was true. Menochius.—Zealous men will not cease to repress wickedness, as God’s word is not tied. 2 Timothy 2. Worthington.

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