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Then Jonathan and Simon took Judas their brother, and buried him in the sepulchre of his fathers in Modin.
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Moreover they bewailed him, and all Israel made great lamentation for him, and mourned many days, saying,
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How is the valiant man fallen, that delivered Israel!
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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 coasts 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 whereof 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 enquiry and search for Judas' friends, and brought them unto Bacchides, who took vengeance of them, and used them despitefully.
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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,