OLD TESTAMENT

1 Maccabees 2:5

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Eleazar, who was called Avaran; and Jonathan, who was called Apphus.

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Verse 5. Abaron, “passing,” undaunted, ( Calmet.) or “potent.”—Apphus, “the wrath or flying of counsel,” (Pagn.) “fainting, abundant, or dissipating.” Calmet.—This small help, of great importance, was foretold by Daniel, 11:34. Worthington.

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