24
Mattathias saw it, so his zeal was kindled, and his guts trembled, and he vented his wrath according to judgment, and ran and killed him upon the altar.
Highlighted
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 24. Law. Deuteronomy 11:6. Menochius. and 13:9. Those who attempted to introduce the worship of idols, were to be slain without farther trial. Calmet.—Mathathias was then judge and high priest. Worthington.—He acted not though private revenge. S. Cyp. exhort. 5. Saint Bernard ep. 158. Worthington.
Private to this browser.