OLD TESTAMENT

2 Maccabees 7:38

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and that in me and my brothers you may bring to an end the wrath of the Almighty which has been justly brought upon our whole race.”

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Verse 38. Cease. The persecution was severe, but short. Judas the next year ( A. 3838. Calmet.) began to liberate the nation, ( Bible.) by God’s mercy. Calmet. 8:5, 27.

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Some authorities read may be stayed.

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