And he said, If they be come out for peace, take them alive; or if they be come out for war, take them alive.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Alive. This he said out of contempt, and too great confidence; (Menochius) and this gave occasion to his defeat. For, while his men were endeavouring to execute his orders punctually, the Israelites cut many in pieces, and routed the rest. (Salien)
