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1 Maccabees 1:15-17
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
1 Maccabees 1:15-17
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
15 and removed the marks of circumcision, and abandoned the holy covenant. They joined with the Gentiles and sold themselves to do evil.
Antiochus in Egypt
16 When Antiochus saw that his kingdom was established, he determined to become king of the land of Egypt, in order that he might reign over both kingdoms. 17 So he invaded Egypt with a strong force, with chariots and elephants and cavalry and with a large fleet.
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