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They saw the strength of the kingdom and the fierce attack of the army, and turned away from them.
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Verse 47. Them. Judas thought proper to retire to the temple, which alone was fortified, and in his power. The citadel of Sion held for the king, and the city was defenceless. Only what lay to the north of Bethsura was then called Judea. The Idumeans occupied the rest. Eupator blockaded the temple, and besieged Bethsura, which he took. verse 51. This siege is related more at length. 2 B. 12:19. It cost the king a great deal. Calmet.
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