2 Maccabees 7:1

2 Maccabees · Old Testament · Chapter 7

“It came to pass also, that seven brethren, together with their mother, were apprehended, and compelled by the king to eat swine's flesh against the law, for which end they were tormented with whips and scourges.”2 Maccabees 7:1

What Does 2 Maccabees 7:1 Mean?

2 Maccabees 7:1 is found in the book of 2 Maccabees, chapter 7, verse 1 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.

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