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Joseph the son of Zacharias, and Azarias, rulers of the army, heard of their exploits and of the war, and what things they had done.
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Verse 56. And Azarias. These two are known only for the disobedience and misconduct. In holy wars, God does not favour those who are actuated by base motives. verse 18. 60. Calmet.—Men who depend on themselves, and who are not properly authorized, receive not assistance from above; so these failed, as they were not chosen like those who were to save Israel, ( Worthington.) of the family of the Machabees. Menochius.
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