5
The servants in charge of the Jews went out in the evening and bound the hands of the wretched people and arranged for their continued custody through the night, convinced that the whole nation would experience its final destruction.
3
When he had given these orders he returned to his feasting, together with those of his Friends and of the army who were especially hostile toward the Jews.
4
And Hermon, keeper of the elephants, proceeded faithfully to carry out the orders.
5
The servants in charge of the Jews went out in the evening and bound the hands of the wretched people and arranged for their continued custody through the night, convinced that the whole nation would experience its final destruction.
6
For to the Gentiles it appeared that the Jews were left without any aid,
7
because in their bonds they were forcibly confined on every side. But with tears and a voice hard to silence they all called upon the Almighty Lord and Ruler of all power, their merciful God and Father, praying
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