Thomas Aquinas

Then Rabsaces stood, and cried out with a loud voice in the Jews' language. Here his address to the people is set out. And first, his foolish words are set out, in which he frightens them with threats: he shall not be able to deliver you: who is this, that says the children of Israel can resist king Nabuchodonosor? (Jdt 5:27). He allures them with promises: thus said the king; a blessing, that is, a pact, which will be turned to your blessing, or: bless me as your lord. …

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