For before the child shall know to refuse the evil, and choose the good, the land that you dread shall be forsaken by both her kings.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Good. Being arrived at the age of discretion, Achaz engaged the Assyrians to invade Damascus. Its citizens and four tribes were carried into captivity the year following. Phacee only survived another year, the year of the world 3265. This was a pledge, that what regarded the son of the virgin would also be accomplished. (Calmet)
Land of the enemy. (Calmet) (4 Kings xvi.) (Menochius)