2 Maccabees 1:30

30 Then the priests sang the hymns.

2 Maccabees 1:30 In-Context

28 Afflict those who oppress and are insolent with pride.
29 Plant thy people in thy holy place, as Moses said."
30 Then the priests sang the hymns.
31 And when the materials of the sacrifice were consumed, Nehemiah ordered that the liquid that was left should be poured upon large stones.
32 When this was done, a flame blazed up; but when the light from the altar shone back, it went out.
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