let us fall unto the host of the Syrians These wrecks of humanity use the language which would be used by hale men who were desertingone side for another. Cf. 1 Samuel 29:3; 2 Kings 25:11. The expression -fall away" for -desert" is common in English also. Cf. Shaks. Antony and Cleopatra, iv. 6. 17, -Canidius and the rest that fell away".

we shall but die Josephus makes them say they will be well rid of their lives, εὐθανατήσοντες.

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