OLD TESTAMENT

2 Maccabees 4:20

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Although the sender intended that this money was for the sacrifice of Hercules, yet on account of present circumstances it went to the construction of trireme warships.

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Verse 20. Galleys, or adorning them for the sports. The deputies were ashamed to comply with Jason’s order; or they judged this use of the money more agreeable to the king. Calmet.—Go to 1 B. 1:17. Worthington.

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Some authorities read the bearers.

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