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1 Maccabees 1:15-17
Good News Translation
1 Maccabees 1:15-17
Good News Translation
15 (A)They had surgery performed to hide their circumcision, abandoned the holy covenant, started associating with[a] Gentiles, and did all sorts of other evil things.
Antiochus Attacks Egypt
16 When Antiochus had firmly established himself as king, he decided to conquer Egypt and rule that country as well as Syria. 17 He invaded Egypt with a large fleet of ships and a powerful army, including chariots, elephants, and cavalry.
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- 1 Maccabees 1:15 started associating with; or married.
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