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Then, in obedience to the Law, he sent home everyone who had recently been married, built a house, or planted a vineyard, as well as anyone who was afraid. 1
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After that, Judas divided his men into groups of ten, fifty, a hundred, and a thousand, placing officers in charge of each group.
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Then, in obedience to the Law, he sent home everyone who had recently been married, built a house, or planted a vineyard, as well as anyone who was afraid.
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Finally, the army marched out and took up positions south of Emmaus,
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where Judas said to them: "Prepare yourselves for battle and be courageous! Be ready early tomorrow morning to fight these Gentiles who have joined forces to attack us and destroy us and our Temple.