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1 Maccabees 13:15-17
Common English Bible
1 Maccabees 13:15-17
Common English Bible
15 “We are detaining your brother Jonathan because of the money he owes the royal treasury in connection with the offices he held. 16 Send now 5,700 pounds of silver and two of his sons as hostages, to ensure that when he is released he won’t revolt against us, and we will release him.”
17 Simon knew that they were speaking deceitfully to him, but he sent for the money and the sons so that he wouldn’t arouse hostility among the people.
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