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188 stayed at home whilst he alone risked his life last night in going to battle. Now are we ashamed of all those who spoke slander. Let them be punished according to the law."

Kenaz hearkened unto them and did unto the men who had spoken evil words against him even as the people had demanded. He ruled over Israel fifty and four years and there was a mighty fear upon all his enemies all his days. Biblical Antiquities of Philo, xxvii.