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47 They were also successful in hunting down the arrogant Gentile officials. 48 They rescued the Law of Moses from the Gentiles and their kings and broke the power of the wicked King Antiochus.

The Death of Mattathias

49 When the time came for Mattathias to die, he said to his sons,
    These are times of violence and distress. Arrogant people are in control and have made us an object of ridicule.

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