3 Maccabees 4:18 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

¹⁸ though most of them were still in the country, some still residing in their homes, and some at the place; the task was impossible for all the generals in Egypt.

Common English Bible

¹⁸ Though the majority were still in the country, some still in their homes, and some even on-site, the job had become impossible for all the generals in Egypt.

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

¹⁸ inasmuch as there were many still left in the land, of whom some were in inhabited houses, and others were scattered about in various places, so that all the commanders in Egypt were insufficient for the work.

World English Bible British Edition

¹⁸ inasmuch as there were many still left in the land, of whom some were in inhabited houses, and others were scattered about in various places, so that all the commanders in Egypt were insufficient for the work.

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

¹⁸ although most of them were still in the country, some still residing in their homes, and some at the place; the task was impossible for all the generals in Egypt.

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