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1 Maccabees 1:28-30
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
1 Maccabees 1:28-30
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
28 Even the land trembled for its inhabitants,
and all the house of Jacob was clothed with shame.
The Occupation of Jerusalem
29 Two years later the king sent to the cities of Judah a chief collector of tribute, and he came to Jerusalem with a large force.(A) 30 Deceitfully he spoke peaceable words to them, and they believed him, but he suddenly fell upon the city, dealt it a severe blow, and destroyed many people of Israel.(B)
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