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And now, far be it from me to spare my life in any time of distress, for I am not better than my brothers.
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But I will avenge my nation and the sanctuary and your wives and children, for all the nations have gathered together out of hatred to destroy us."
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The spirit of the people was rekindled when they heard these words,
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and they answered in a loud voice, "You are our leader in place of Judas and your brother Jonathan.
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Fight our battles, and all that you say to us we will do."
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.