23
Now after the death of Judas, the wicked began to put forth their heads in all the regions of Israel, and there arose up all such as wrought iniquity.
21
"How is the valiant man fallen, that delivered Israel!"
22
As for the other things concerning Judas and his wars, and the noble acts which he did and his greatness, they are not written, for they were very many.
23
Now after the death of Judas, the wicked began to put forth their heads in all the regions of Israel, and there arose up all such as wrought iniquity.
24
In those days also was there a very great famine, by reason of which the country revolted and went with them.
25
Then Bacchides chose the wicked men, and made them lords of the country.
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