OLD TESTAMENT

1 Maccabees 5:41

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but if he is afraid, and encamps beyond the river, we will cross over to him, and defeat him.”

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Verse 41. Afraid. He interpreted the delay in this sense, which was very precarious, ( Bible.) as nothing could be more superstitious. Jonathan begged for a similar proof of God’s favour. But Timotheus consulted only himself. 1 Kennicott. 14:9. Calmet.

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