“And they that understand among the people shall instruct many: yet they shall fall by the sword, and by flame, by captivity, and by spoil, many days.”
Those among the people who are wise will make many understand, though for a time they will fall by the sword and flame, by captivity and plunder—describing the Maccabean leaders (the "wise") who will lead Jewish resistance and educate the faithful remnant in maintaining covenant practice despite Antiochus's persecution and its violent consequences. The "wise" teachers will suffer martyrdom yet accomplish their educational mission through example. The prediction of suffering and eventual vindication models the path of faithful witness.
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