1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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I Maccabees 7:13

And first the Assideans, that were among the children of Israel, and they sought peace of them.

Assideans. These were first consulted, as being most learned and pious, 1 Machabees 2:42. (Worthington) --- They held no office. (Calmet) --- Alcimus deceived them, and cruelly murdered 60, (Worthington) some scribes.