15 “It is for money which Jonathan your brother owed to the king’s treasury, by reason of the offices which he had, that we are detaining him. (WEB) 16 Now send one hundred talents of silver and two of his sons for hostages, so that when he is released he may not revolt against us, and we will release him.” (WEB) 17 Simon knew that they spoke to him deceitfully, but he sent to get the money and the children, lest perhaps he would arouse great hostility among the people, (WEB)
1 Maccabees 13:15–17
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2 Maccabees 14:39–41
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2 Maccabees 10:19–21
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