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Daniel, for his innocency, was delivered from the mouth of lions.
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"And thus consider ye throughout all ages, that none who put their trust in Him shall be overcome.
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Fear not then the words of a sinful man, for his glory shall be dung and worms.
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Today he shall be lifted up and tomorrow he shall not be found, because he has returned into his dust, and his thought has come to nothing.
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Therefore, you my sons, be valiant and show yourselves men on the behalf of the law; for by it shall you obtain glory.
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"And behold, I know that your brother Simon is a man of counsel. Give ear unto him always; he shall be a father unto you.
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As for Judas Maccabeus, he hath been mighty and strong, even from his youth up. Let him be your captain, and fight the battle of the people.
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Take also unto you all those who observe the law, and avenge ye the wrong of your people.
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Recompense fully the heathen, and take heed to the commandments of the law."
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So he blessed them, and was gathered to his fathers.
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And he died in the hundred forty and sixth year. And his sons buried him in the sepulchers of his fathers at Modin, and all Israel made great lamentation for him.