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He commanded him to encamp against Judea, and he commanded him to build up Kidron, and to fortify the gates, and that he should fight against the people; but the king pursued Tryphon.
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Verse 39. Gedor, near Jamnia. Greek “Cedron,” ( Calmet.) as also verse 40 formerly ( Bible.) in the Vulg. A city was here repaired on the river Cedron. Worthington.—Syr. “Hebron.”—Fortify. Lit. “to block up.” Bible.—But this is the import of the Greek. Calmet.—Alex. MS. “to fortify cities.” Bible.—Gates, or defiles. Grot.
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