2 Maccabees 15:17
2 Maccabees · Old Testament · Chapter 15
“Thus being exhorted with the words of Judas, which were very good, and proper to stir up the courage, and strengthen the hearts of the young men, they resolved to fight, and to set upon them manfully: that valour might decide the matter, because the holy city, and the temple were in danger.”2 Maccabees 15:17
What Does 2 Maccabees 15:17 Mean?
2 Maccabees 15:17 is found in the book of 2 Maccabees, chapter 15, verse 17 of the Old Testament. Understanding this verse requires seeing it within its broader biblical context: the network of cross-references, themes, and narrative threads that connect it to the rest of Scripture.
Key themes in this passage include Courage.
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