OLD TESTAMENT

2 Maccabees 10:12

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For Ptolemy who was called Macron, setting an example of observing justice toward the Jews because of the wrong that had been done to them, endeavored to deal with them on peaceful terms.

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Verse 12. Macer, “lean.” Greek makros, “tall.” See Calmet. 4:45. and 8:8. Polybius styles him “a prudent and active man.” Calmet.

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