2 Maccabees 1:34

34 After fencing off the place and declaring it holy, the king examined the matter.

2 Maccabees 1:34 In-Context

32 When this happened, a flame flared up on these stones. But it went out in the presence of the light shining from the altar.

33 When this situation became known, it was reported to the king of the Persians that in the place where the exiled priests hid the fire, a liquid appeared from which Nehemiah's followers purified the elements of the sacrifice.

34 After fencing off the place and declaring it holy, the king examined the matter.

35 The king showed favor to those involved and presented many excellent gifts to them.

36 Nehemiah's circle called this liquid nephthar, which means "purification," but most people call it nephthai.