17
in every city and province where the ordinance was published. Wherever the proclamation took place, the Jews had joy and gladness, feasting and mirth. Many of the Gentiles were circumcised and became Jews for fear of the Jews.
Highlighted
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 17. Ceremonies. Becoming acquainted with the sanctity of the law, and the protection which God gave to his people. Menochius.—Hebrew “the Jews had joy and gladness, a feast, and a good day, and many of the people of the land became Jews; for the fear of the Jews,” and so forth Prot. Bible.
Private to this browser.