70
Not one of them was left, except Mattathias the son of Absalom, and Judas the son of Chalphi, captains of the forces.
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 70. Army. Greek “captains of the army of the forces.” Bible.—Only these two captains remained; but there were some soldiers. Josephus says about fifty. Three men would hardly have made a fresh attack. verse 72. Worthington.—Yet feats equally incredible have been performed by Samson and by some of the Romans. Bible.—The little band of fifty-three entirely defeated the enemy. Calmet.—The two captains and their men alone stood firm.
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