“The things that were briefly noted in the previous book about the end of Antiochus are explained more fully in this one. Mystically, however, it shows that the persecutors of Christians, for the evil deeds they have committed and the works of injustice they have performed, will in the future receive from the Lord the…”
Rabanus Maurus, 9th c. — Commentary on 2 Maccabees
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1About that time came Antiochus with dishonour out of the country of Persia
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— 2 Maccabees 9:1 —
2For he had entered the city called Persepolis, and went about to rob the temple, and to hold the city; whereupon the multitude running to defend themselves with their weapons put them to flight; and so it happened, that Antiochus being put to flight of the inhabitants returned with shame.
3Now when he came to Ecbatane, news was brought him what had happened unto Nicanor and Timotheus.