hath taken away the multitude] The Army of Antiochus the great. his heart shall be lifted up] Namely, Ptolomy Philopaters. ten thousands] To wit, of the Jews. This twelfth verse may well contain the pride of Philopater against God, and destruction of the Jews; handled Mac. 3. and in Joseph. Antiq. Jud. Book 12. Chap. 3. and as well may be applied unto the greatnesse of his victory, and licentiousnesse thereupon; which Justin. Book 30. doth note to have been the beginning of the decay of his Court.