OLD TESTAMENT

1 Maccabees 15:37

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37

Meanwhile, Tryphon embarked on board a ship, and fled to Orthosia.

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Verse 37. Orthosias, in Phœnicia, opposite to Aradus. Hence he fled to Apamea, ( Calmet.) strewing silver in the way to stop his pursuers. Front. ii. 13.—The city was however besieged, and he slew himself, (Strabo xiv.) or was slain after a reign of five years. Jos. Vaillant.

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