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1 Maccabees 9:51-53
Common English Bible
1 Maccabees 9:51-53
Common English Bible
51 He placed soldiers in each of them to harass Israel. 52 He also fortified Beth-zur, Gazara, and the elevated fortress. He put soldiers and stores of food in them. 53 He took hostage the sons of the leading citizens and put them under guard in the elevated fortress at Jerusalem.
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