4 Maccabees 12:19

19 After he had uttered these imprecations, he flung himself into the braziers and so ended his life.

4 Maccabees 12:19 In-Context

17 and I call on the God of our ancestors to be merciful to our nation;

18 but on you he will take vengeance both in this present life and when you are dead."

19 After he had uttered these imprecations, he flung himself into the braziers and so ended his life.

Footnotes

• [a]. Gk [and so gave up]; other ancient authorities read [gave up his spirit] or [his soul]