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2 Maccabees 11:7-9
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
2 Maccabees 11:7-9
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
7 Maccabeus himself was the first to take up arms, and he urged the others to risk their lives with him to aid their kindred. Then they eagerly rushed off together. 8 And there, while they were still near Jerusalem, a horseman appeared at their head, clothed in white and brandishing weapons of gold. 9 And together they all praised the merciful God, and were strengthened in heart, ready to assail not only humans but the wildest animals or walls of iron.
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