38. Through me and my brothers, may there be an end to the wrath of the Almighty that has justly fallen on our whole nation.”
39. At that, the king became enraged and treated him even worse than the others, since he bitterly resented the boy’s contempt.
40. Thus he too died undefiled, putting all his trust in the Lord.
41. Last of all, after her sons, the mother was put to death.
42. Enough has been said about the sacrificial meals and the excessive cruelties.