52 Behold, the Gentiles are assembled together against us to destroy us. You know what things they imagine against us. (WEB) 53 How will we be able to stand against them, unless you help us?” (WEB) 54 They sounded with the trumpets, and gave a loud shout. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 3:52–54
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