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55 Joshua was made a judge in Israel because he obeyed the command of Moses.

58 Elijah, because of his great devotion to the Law, was taken up into heaven.

26 The Gentile troops that escaped went to Lysias and reported all that had happened.

39 In their sorrow, they tore their clothes, cried loudly, threw ashes on their heads,

42 He chose some priests who were qualified and who were devoted to the Law.

21 Simon went into Galilee and fought many battles with the Gentiles. He defeated them

59 Gorgias and his men went out of the town to meet them in battle.

23 We were willing to serve your father, follow his orders, and obey his decrees.

50 The king occupied Bethzur and stationed a body of troops there to guard it.

24 But if war is declared first against Rome or any of her allies anywhere,

3 In the first month of the year 152, they set up camp opposite Jerusalem.

31 Jonathan accepted the leadership that day and took the place of his brother Judas.

9 They handed the hostages over to him, and he returned them to their parents.

10 Jonathan set up headquarters in Jerusalem and began to rebuild and restore the city.

27 Now if you continue to remain loyal to us, we will reward you well.

51 Then Alexander sent ambassadors to King Ptolemy the Sixth of Egypt with this message:

85 That day about 8,000 were either killed in the battle or burned to death.

88 When King Alexander heard what Jonathan had done, he gave him even greater honors.

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.