Wednesday, October 14, 2015

What is the vow that Daniel, Joel, and Malthace make?

In Chapter 7, Joel and Malthace care for Daniel, who has recently suffered an injury to his side. Joel reads a short passage from the Book of Enoch, and Daniel tells Joel that he thinks Rosh is Israel's deliverer. Daniel voices his displeasure with the Romans and proceeds to explain to Joel and Malthace why he hates the Romans so much. He tells them that his uncle was taken prisoner for not paying taxes when...

In Chapter 7, Joel and Malthace care for Daniel, who has recently suffered an injury to his side. Joel reads a short passage from the Book of Enoch, and Daniel tells Joel that he thinks Rosh is Israel's deliverer. Daniel voices his displeasure with the Romans and proceeds to explain to Joel and Malthace why he hates the Romans so much. He tells them that his uncle was taken prisoner for not paying taxes when he was eight-years-old. Daniel says that his uncle tried to escape, but the Romans kept him detained. Daniel's father, along with four other men, attempted to free his uncle when the Romans transported him to the city. They were unsuccessful, and the Romans crucified all six men. Daniel's mother also died of an illness she contracted after standing outside in the cold, watching her husband hang on the cross. Joel and Malthace are both moved by the story, and all three individuals make a new vow to fight for Israel. Thacia suggests they swear using the Maccabees' watchword. They put their hands together on the Book of Enoch and swear to stand together "For God's Victory" (Speare 85).

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