“The fifth, besides the fact that by the strength of his faith he trampled underfoot the king's butchery and cruel and manifold torments, was also, inspired by the spirit of divinity to foreknowledge and understanding of things to come, a prophet to the king of the indignation of God and of the vengeance that would swi…”
Rabanus Maurus, 9th c. — Commentary on 2 Maccabees
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17But abide a while, and behold his great power, how he will torment thee and thy seed.
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15Afterward they brought the fifth also, and mangled him.
16Then looked he unto the king, and said, Thou hast power over men, thou art corruptible, thou doest what thou wilt; yet think not that our nation is forsaken of God;
— 2 Maccabees 7:17 —
18After him also they brought the sixth, who being ready to die said, Be not deceived without cause: for we suffer these things for ourselves, having sinned against our God: therefore marvellous things are done unto us.
19But think not thou, that takest in hand to strive against God, that thou shalt escape unpunished.