1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible
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| I Maccabees 5:1 | Now it came to pass, when the nations round about heard that the altar and the sanctuary were built up, as before, that they were exceeding angry. | Nations. They were always ready to oppress the Jews. Thus God punished or tried his people. (Calmet) --- Judas, or his brethren, here gains eight victories over them. (Worthington) |