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The merchants of the country heard of their fame, and took silver and gold in large quantities, and fetters, and came into the camp to take the children of Israel for slaves. Forces of Syria and of the land of the Philistines joined with them.
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 41. Servants. Josephus (xii. 11.) adds “chains,” which were all turned against them by Judas. Nicanor had promised ninety Jews for a talent. 2 Maccabees 8:10. Calmet.
Most of the authorities read servants.
Greek foreigners.
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