May he grant us joyfulness of heart, and that peace may be in our days in Israel for the days of eternity,
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 23. Prayer. Greek “adoration, that they might receive a blessing from the Most High.” Bible.—Power. In keeping Philopator out of the temple. God granted his request, ( Calmet. λιτανειας) “and scourged him who was so insolent and bold … throwing him like a reed, unable to move, and speechless on the pavement.” 2 Maccabees 2:26. After Philopator’s guards had removed him, the high priest congratulated the people, (verse 26) expressing his abhorrence of their enemies in general, though the only mentions three neighbouring nations which had shewn a particular enmity to the Jews, when a contrary behaviour might have been expected. verse 28. Bible.