But many in Israel stood firm and were resolved in their hearts not to eat unclean food.
But many in Israel stood strong, and they resolved in their hearts not to eat impure food.
And on the twenty-fifth day of the month, they sacrificed on that altar which was opposite the high altar.
And on the five and twentieth day of the month they sacrificed upon the altar of the idol that was over against the altar of God.
But many people in Israel firmly resisted the king's decree and refused to eat food that was ritually unclean.
Many in Israel were fully resolved and confirmed in themselves not to eat unclean things.
Many Jews firmly made up their minds never to eat what their religion said was unclean.