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Now they that were in the castle, had shut up the Israelites round about the holy places: and they were continually seeking their hurt, and to strengthen the Gentiles.
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And Judas purposed to destroy them: and he called together all the people, to besiege them.
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And they came together, and besieged them in the year one hundred and fifty, and they made battering slings and engines.
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And some of the besieged got out: and some wicked men of Israel joined themselves unto them.
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And they went to the king, and said: How long dost thou delay to execute the judgment, and to revenge our brethren?