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As this destruction occurred, others also went up after them against those inside, set the towers on fire, stoked the flames, and burned the offenders alive. When others tore down the gates, letting in the rest of the army, they took the city.
34
Because the place was strongly fortified, those inside verbally insulted the enemy, uttering unlawful words.
35
As the fifth day began, twenty of the young men among the Maccabee's followers burned with anger because of the verbal insults, and they bravely attacked the wall. In savage fury, they cut down anyone they found.
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As this destruction occurred, others also went up after them against those inside, set the towers on fire, stoked the flames, and burned the offenders alive. When others tore down the gates, letting in the rest of the army, they took the city.
37
They slaughtered Timothy, who had hidden himself in a cistern, as well as his brother Chaereas and also Apollophanes.
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With these things accomplished, they praised the Lord with hymns and thanks for showing kindness to Israel and giving victory to them.