1 Machabees — Chapter 3
These annotations are from the original 1609 Douay Old Testament, the first complete English Catholic Bible translation, produced by English scholars in exile at the English College of Douai. The archaic spelling is preserved.
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Verse 2
He did not arrogate to himselfe to be chief, but being designed by his father, was so accepted by his brethren, and the good people ioyned with them in defence of the law of God.
Verse 18
The natural frailtie of man feareth to encounter with a strong enemie, but true confidence in Gods help, which is euer assured in a good cause, giueth courage and getteth the victorie.
Verse 29
Not only the Iewes resisted Antiochus innouations in religion, but also diuers other nations reuolted and rebelled, because he commanded al to leaue their former rites.
Verse 46
Praying, fasting & other workes of penance are the best armour in holie warres for religion.