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2 Maccabees 13:17-19
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
2 Maccabees 13:17-19
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
17 This happened, just as day was dawning, because the Lord’s help protected him.(A)
Antiochus Makes a Treaty with the Jews
18 The king, having had a taste of the daring of the Jews, tried strategy in attacking their positions. 19 He advanced against Beth-zur, a strong fortress of the Jews, was turned back, attacked again,[a] and was defeated.(B)
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