2 Maccabees 1:33-35

Common English Bible

³³ When this situation became known, it was reported to the king of the Persians that in the place where the exiled priests hid the fire, a liquid appeared from which Nehemiah’s followers purified the elements of the sacrifice. ³⁴ After fencing off the place and declaring it holy, the king examined the matter. ³⁵ The king showed favor to those involved and presented many excellent gifts to them.