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to bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron;
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 8. Iron. These poetical expressions denote victory. The Machabees made great conquests, and the Jews expect greater under the Messias. But this has been verified in the conversion of nations to Christ. Isaiah 49:23 and 60:14. Calmet.—The victories of the Machabees were of short duration. Bert.
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