the decree went forth Cf. Luke 2:2, where the Greek is exactly the same as that of Theodotion's rendering here (τὸ δόγμα ἐξῆλθε).

that the wisemen, &c. and the wise men were to be slain (R.V.). See Kautzsch, Gramm. § 76. 3.

fellows companions (R.V.), as Daniel 2:17. So Daniel 2:18.

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