And as he began to pull down, even at that time was Alcimus plagued, and his enterprizes hindered: for his mouth was stopped, and he was taken with a palsy, so that he could no more speak any thing, nor give order concerning his house.
But just as he began to tear it down, Alcimus was struck down — his plans were thwarted, his mouth was paralyzed, and he was seized with a stroke, unable to speak another word or give any instructions for his household.
