1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible
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| II Maccabees 6:8 | And there went out a decree into the neighbouring cities of the Gentiles, by the suggestion of the Ptolemeans, that they also should act in like manner against the Jews, to oblige them to sacrifice: | Ptolemeans, who resided at Ptolemais. (Calmet) --- Most Greek copies have Ptolemee, 2 Machabees 4:45. (Haydock) --- We find that many of the neighbouring nations invaded the Jews, but were repressed by Judas, 1 Machabees 5:15. |