They yielded not the horn, etc.... That is, they suffered not the power of Antiochus, that man of sin, to abolish the law and religion of God.
2:49. Now the days drew near that Mathathias should die, and he said to his sons: Now hath pride and chastisement gotten strength, and the time of destruction, and the wrath of indignation:
2:50. Now, therefore, O my sons, be ye zealous for the law, and give your lives for the covenant of your fathers.
2:51. And call to remembrance the works of the fathers, which they have done in their generations: and you shall receive great glory, and an everlasting name.
2:52. Was not Abraham found faithful in temptation, and it was reputed to him unto justice?
2:53. Joseph, in the time of his distress, kept the commandment, and he was made lord of Egypt.
2:54. Phinees, our father, by being fervent in the zeal of God, received the covenant of an everlasting priesthood.
2:55. Jesus, whilst he fulfilled the word, was made ruler in Israel.
Jesus.... That is, Josue.
2:56. Caleb, for bearing witness before the congregation, received an inheritance.