A citation from the library
George Leo Haydock, on Jdt 2:3
George Leo Haydock · 1774–1849
Jdt 2:3 · Douay-Rheims
“And he said that his thoughts were to bring all the earth under his empire.”
On this verse:
“Empire. “The thirst of empire and riches is an old and deep-rooted cause of making war.” (Sallust. Frag.) — Greek adds, “and they (counsellors) judged that all flesh must be destroyed of those who had not complied with his order.” (Haydock) — God laughs at the vain designs of men. (Calmet)”
Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.