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39 Her sanctuary was as barren as a desert.
    Her feasts turned into mourning,
        her sabbaths into shame,
        her honor into contempt.
40 Her dishonor became as great
as her glory had been.
    Her joy turned into sadness.

Installation of Gentile worship

41 Then King Antiochus sent word throughout his entire kingdom that everyone should act like one people,

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