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3 But as Ptolemy moved north, he stationed a detachment of troops in each town.

11 Ptolemy made this accusation against Alexander because he wanted to take over his kingdom.

17 but an Arab named Zabdiel cut off his head and sent it to Ptolemy.

45 because a mob of 120,000 had gathered in the city determined to kill him.

54 Some time later, Trypho returned with the young boy Antiochus and crowned him king.

65 Then Simon laid siege to Bethzur and fought against it for a long time.

74 At least 3,000 enemy soldiers were killed that day. Jonathan then returned to Jerusalem.

22 Now that we have discovered this, please send us a report about your situation.

31 The enemies of the Jews plotted to invade the land and defile the Temple.

13 Then Antiochus laid siege to Dor with 120,000 well-trained soldiers and 8,000 cavalry.

18 and they have brought as a gift a gold shield weighing half a ton.

34 We are now only making use of this opportunity to recover our ancestral heritage.

17 Just wait. God will use his great power to torture you and your descendants."

3 and to have mercy on Jerusalem, now destroyed and almost leveled to the ground.

28 I hope that all is going well for you. I am in good health.

11 to keep their newly restored country from falling into the hands of godless Gentiles.

19 Instead, he sent Posidonius, Theodotus, and Mattathias to make a treaty with the Jews.

24 The two men became the best of friends, and Judas was Nicanor's constant companion.

16 "This holy sword is a gift from God. Take it and destroy your enemies."

25 Nicanor and his army moved forward to the sound of trumpets and battle songs,