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As for the other things concerning Judas and his wars, and the noble acts which he did and his greatness, they are not written, for they were very many.
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Now after the death of Judas, the wicked began to put forth their heads in all the regions of Israel, and there arose up all such as wrought iniquity.
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In those days also was there a very great famine, by reason of which the country revolted and went with them.
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Then Bacchides chose the wicked men, and made them lords of the country.
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And they made inquiry and search for Judas' friends, and brought them unto Bacchides, who took vengeance upon them and used them spitefully.
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So was there a great affliction in Israel, the like whereof was not since the time that a prophet was not seen among them.
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For this cause all Judas' friends came together and said unto Jonathan,
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"Since thy brother Judas died we have no man like him to go forth against our enemies and Bacchides, and against those of our nation who are our adversaries.
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"Now therefore we have chosen thee this day to be our prince and captain in his stead, that thou mayest fight our battles."
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Upon this Jonathan took the governance upon him at that time, and rose up in the stead of his brother Judas.
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But when Bacchides got knowledge thereof, he sought to slay him.