1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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Ezekiel 17:17 And not with a great army, nor with much people shall Pharao fight against him: when he shall cast up mounts, and build forts, to cut off many souls.

Souls. Some refer this to Pharao; others to the enemy. The former did not attempt to surround the besiegers, but after losing a battle retired, Ezechiel 30:21. (Calmet)