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The chieftains of Judah will say in their heart, ‘The inhabitants of Jerusalem are my strength in the LORD of Armies their God.’
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Verse 5. Let. Septuagint “We shall find for us the inhabitants of Jerusalem, in the Lord Almighty, their God.” Bible.—Judas always exhorted his men to trust in the Lord. 1 Maccabees 3:18. Calmet.—Mocbai, the initials of “who is like thee among the strong, (Alim) O Lord,” (Exodus 15:11. Bible.) is supposed to have been his motto, ( Calmet.) written on his banners; and some assert, that it occasioned the appellation of Machabee. Bible.—“Strengthen for me.” Aquila.
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