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14 They built in Jerusalem a stadium like those in the Greek cities.

34 They brought in a group of traitorous Jews and installed them there.

53 and their conduct forced all true Israelites to hide wherever they could.

55 Pagan sacrifices were offered in front of houses and in the streets.

53 If you don't help us, how can we stand up against them?"

57 Finally, the army marched out and took up positions south of Emmaus,

37 So the whole army was assembled and went up to Mount Zion.

8 He captured Jazer and its surrounding villages and then returned to Judea.

29 They left there and marched all night to the fortress at Dathema.

32 so he said to his men, "Fight today for our fellow Jews!"

50 There was peace in the land of Judea for a little while.

4 From there they marched to Berea with 20,000 infantry and 2,000 cavalry.

20 But wherever they went, they lifted their hands to God in prayer.

35 The Jews and Gentiles were very angry because Onias had been murdered.

1 About this time Antiochus the Fourth made a second attack against Egypt.

5 and the altar was covered with detestable sacrifices prohibited by our Law.

21 "It can't be! The mighty hero and savior of Israel has been killed!"

32 When Bacchides learned of this, he made up his mind to kill Jonathan.

28 We will grant you exemptions from many taxes and allow you other privileges.

48 King Alexander raised a large army and took up battle positions facing Demetrius.