George Leo Haydock, on Jdt 13:8

“And when she had said this, she went to the pillar that was at his bed’s head, and loosed his sword that hung tied upon it.”

“Pillar. Greek kanoni , “the rule,” (Calmet) or pole on which the arms were hung. (Hesychius) — Sword, ( acinace ) used by the Persians, (Menochius) and shorter than the Greek or Roman sword. (Calmet) — If she had not been inspired by God to act thus, like Aod, (Judges iii.) it would be difficult to excuse her, in thus hurrying a man, in the most wretched state, before the judgment-seat of God. (Haydock)”

Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.