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1 Maccabees 1:19-21
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
1 Maccabees 1:19-21
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
19 They captured the fortified cities in the land of Egypt, and he plundered the land of Egypt.
Persecution of the Jews
20 After subduing Egypt, Antiochus turned back in the one hundred forty-third year and went up against Israel and came to Jerusalem with a strong force.(A) 21 He arrogantly entered the sanctuary and took the golden altar, the lampstand for the light, and all its utensils.(B)
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