OLD TESTAMENT

Judith 2:3

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They decreed to destroy all flesh which didn’t follow the word of his mouth.

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Verse 3. Empire. “The thirst of empire and riches is an old and deep-rooted cause of making war.” Sallust. Frag.—Greek adds, “and they (counsellors) judged that all flesh must be destroyed of those who had not complied with his order.” Bible.—God laughs at the vain designs of men. Calmet.

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