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They made also new holy vessels; and into the temple they brought the candlestick, and the altar of burnt offerings and of incense, and the table.
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And upon the altar they burned incense, and the lamps that were upon the candlestick they lighted, that they might give light in the temple.
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Furthermore they set the loaves upon the table, and spread out the veils, and finished all the works which they had begun to do.
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Now on the five and twentieth day of the ninth month, which is called the month of Chislev, in the hundred forty and eighth year, they rose up early in the morning
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and offered sacrifice according to the law upon the new altar of burnt offerings which they had made.
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Note at what time and what day the heathen had profaned it: even in the same was it dedicated with songs and citharas and harps and cymbals.
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Then all the people fell upon their faces, worshiping and praising the God of heaven, who had given them good success.
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And so they kept the dedication of the altar eight days and offered burnt offerings with gladness, and sacrificed the sacrifice of deliverance and praise.
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They decked also the forefront of the temple with crowns of gold and with shields; and the gates and the chambers they renewed, and hung doors upon them.
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Thus was there very great gladness among the people, for the reproach of the heathen was put away.
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Moreover Judas and his brethren, with the whole congregation of Israel, ordained that the days of the dedication of the altar should be kept in their season from year to year for the space of eight days, from the five and twentieth day of the month of Chislev, with mirth and gladness.