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and some of the people eagerly went to the king, who authorized them to observe the ordinances of the Gentiles.
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So they built a gymnasium in Jerusalem, according to Gentile custom,
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and removed the marks of circumcision, and abandoned the holy covenant. They joined with the Gentiles and sold themselves to do evil.
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When Antiochus saw that his kingdom was established, he determined to become king of the land of Egypt, in order that he might reign over both kingdoms.
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