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She struck twice upon his neck with all her might and cut off his head,
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Verse 8. Pillar. Greek κανονι, “the rule,” ( Calmet.) or pole on which the arms were hung. Hesychius.—Sword, (acinace) used by the Persians, ( Menochius.) and shorter than the Greek or Roman sword. Calmet.—If she had not been inspired by God to act thus, like Aod, (Judges 3) it would be difficult to excuse her, in thus hurrying a many, in the most wretched state, before the judgment-seat of God. Bible.
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