6 And having thus exhorted him, he sent for the mother of the boy; that, by condoling with her for the loss of so many sons, he might incline her, through the hope of safety, to render the survivor obedient.
7 And he, after his mother had urged him on in the Hebrew tongue, (as we shall soon relate) says,
8 Release me that I may speak to the king and all his friends.
9 And they, rejoicing exceedingly at the promise of the youth, quickly let him go.
10 And he, running up to the pans, said,
11 Impious tyrant, and most blasphemous man, were you not ashamed, having received prosperity and a kingdom from God, to kill His servants, and to rack the doers of godliness?
12 Wherefore the divine vengeance is reserving you for eternal fire and torments, which shall cling to you for all time.