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2 Maccabees 8:21
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Judas' words encouraged his men and made them willing to die for their religion and their country. He then divided his army into four divisions
2 Maccabees 10:2
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They tore down the altars which foreigners had set up in the marketplace and destroyed the other places of worship that had been built.
2 Maccabees 10:10
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Now we will tell about Antiochus Eupator, the son of this godless man, and give a summary of the evil effects of his wars.
2 Maccabees 10:29
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When the fighting was at its worst, the enemy saw five handsome men riding on horses with gold bridles and leading the Jewish forces.
2 Maccabees 11:1
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Not long after Timothy was defeated, Lysias, the King's guardian and relative, and head of the government, heard what had happened. He became angry
2 Maccabees 11:3
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The Temple would be taxed, as were all Gentile places of worship, and the office of High Priest would be up for sale each year.
2 Maccabees 11:10
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So they marched in battle formation, and with them went the one whom the Lord in his mercy had sent to fight on their side.
2 Maccabees 11:14
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trying to persuade them to agree to a just settlement and promising to do all he could to make the king friendly toward them.
2 Maccabees 11:18
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I have informed the king of the matters that needed to be brought to his attention, and he has agreed to do whatever is possible.
2 Maccabees 11:23
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Now that my father has gone to be with the gods, I want the subjects of my kingdom to conduct their own affairs without interference.
2 Maccabees 11:30
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So then, those of you who return home by the thirtieth of the month of Xanthicus may rest assured that you have nothing to fear.
2 Maccabees 12:1
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When the peace agreement between the Jews and the Syrians was completed, Lysias returned to the king, and the Jews went back to their farming.
2 Maccabees 13:18
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This taste of Jewish daring was enough to convince King Antiochus that he had to find some better way of capturing the Jewish positions.
2 Maccabees 13:24
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and graciously received Judas Maccabeus. After that, the king appointed Hegemonides to be governor of the territory between the cities of Ptolemais and Gerar,
2 Maccabees 14:21
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Then a day was set on which the leaders would meet in private. Ceremonial chairs were brought out from each camp and set up.
2 Maccabees 14:38
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During the early days of the revolution he had risked his life for Judaism and had been brought to trial because of his loyalty.
2 Maccabees 15:3
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Then Nicanor, the lowest creature on earth, asked if there was some sovereign ruler in heaven who had commanded them to honor the Sabbath.
2 Maccabees 15:9
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He renewed their hope by reading to them from the Law and the Prophets and by reminding them of the battles they had already won.
2 Maccabees 15:14
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Onias said: "This is God's prophet Jeremiah, who loves the Jewish people and offers many prayers for us and for Jerusalem, the holy city."
2 Maccabees 15:24
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With your great power, destroy these people who have slandered you and have come out to attack your chosen people." So Judas ended his prayer.