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3 Maccabees 1:17-19
Revised Standard Version
3 Maccabees 1:17-19
Revised Standard Version
17 and those who remained behind in the city were agitated and hurried out, supposing that something mysterious was occurring. 18 The virgins who had been enclosed in their chambers rushed out with their mothers, sprinkled their hair with dust,[a] and filled the streets with groans and lamentations. 19 Those women who had recently been arrayed for marriage abandoned the bridal chambers prepared for wedded union, and, neglecting proper modesty, in a disorderly rush flocked together in the city.
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- 3 Maccabees 1:18 Other ancient authorities add and ashes
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