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But he, in his arrogance, took heed of nothing, and began now to approach, determined to bring the aforesaid plan to a conclusion.
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When those who were around him observed this, they turned, together with our people, to call upon him who has all power to defend them in the present trouble and not to overlook this unlawful and haughty deed.
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The continuous, vehement, and concerted cry of the crowds resulted in an immense uproar;
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for it seemed that not only the people but also the walls and the whole earth around echoed, because indeed all at that time preferred death to the profanation of the place.
Footnotes 1
[a].
Other ancient authorities read [vehement cry of the assembled crowds]
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