Thus shall he do] He shall seise upon Jerusalem, and especially upon the strong citie and fort of David, whereby it being well fortified and furnished with men, he shall put down Gods true service, and establish his own abominable idolatry in the Temple, 1 Mac. 1. 35. 38. as if this Idol were his protector against the service of God. most strong holds] Heb. fortresses of munitions. and increase with glory] He shall advance to dignitie those among the Jewes, who shall comply with him in his wicked counsels and enterprises, as Jason, 2Ma 4:7-8. and Menelaus, 2 Mac. 4. 23, 24. 50. Whom for money he made high priests, and governours of the people. So for many yeares the Roman Pope did, and yet doth. gain] Heb. a price.