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52 So Deme′trius the king sat on the throne of his kingdom, and the land was quiet before him. 53 But he broke his word about all that he had promised; and he became estranged from Jonathan and did not repay the favors which Jonathan[a] had done him, but oppressed him greatly.

Trypho Seizes Power

54 After this Trypho returned, and with him the young boy Anti′ochus, who began to reign and put on the crown.

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  1. 1 Maccabees 11:53 Gk he

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