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But the people said, “You shall not go out, for if we flee away, they will not care for us, neither if half of us die, will they care for us. But you are worth ten thousand of us. Therefore now it is better that you are ready to help us out of the city.”
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 3. Ten thousand, “like us.” Hebrew Calmet.—Succour us, “by praying for us.” (Chal.) or by sending reinforcements, where they may be necessary. Menochius.—David was persuaded “to reserve himself (like Otho) for the interest of the state, at a distance from the danger of battle.” Tacit. An. ii.
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