(5-7) The preceding idea is now further dwelt on, and Ephraim not merely implicitly, but explicitly (as in Zechariah 9:13) included in the promise as one with Judah (Ezekiel 37:16; Ezekiel 37:22). For a fulfilment of the promises contained in this passage, see 1Ma. 3:39; 1Ma. 4:7; 1Ma. 4:31; 1Ma. 6:30; 1Ma. 6:35; 1Ma. 9:4; 1Ma. 9:11; 1Ma. 10:73; 1Ma. 10:77; 1Ma. 15:13, &c.

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