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2 Maccabees 13:18-20
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
2 Maccabees 13:18-20
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
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.(A) 20 Judas sent in to the garrison whatever was necessary.
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