2 He fought many battles, won many strongholds, killed the kings of the earth, (WEB) 3 went through to the ends of the earth, and took spoils of a multitude of nations. The earth was quiet before him. He was exalted. His heart was lifted up. (WEB) 4 He gathered together an exceedingly strong army and ruled over countries, nations, and principalities, and they paid him tribute. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 1:2–4
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