62 Many in Israel were fully resolved and confirmed in themselves not to eat unclean things. (WEB) 63 They chose to die, that they might not be defiled with the food, and that they might not profane the holy covenant; and they died. (WEB) 64 Exceedingly great wrath came upon Israel. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 1:62–64
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1 Maccabees 2:38–40
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1 Maccabees 2:47–49
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