17 and he said to the people, “Don’t be greedy for the spoils, because there is a battle before us. (WEB) 18 Gorgias and his army are near us on the mountain. But stand now against our enemies and fight against them, and afterwards take the spoils with boldness.” (WEB) 19 While Judas was finishing this speech, a part of them appeared looking out from the mountain. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 4:17–19
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1 Maccabees 5:31–33
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1 Maccabees 4:7–9
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1 Maccabees 5:41–43
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1 Maccabees 9:7–9
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2 Maccabees 8:11–13
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2 Maccabees 11:9–11
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1 Maccabees 5:18–20
18 He left Joseph the son of Zacharias, and Azarias, as leaders of the people, with the remnant of the army, in Judea, to guard it. (WEB) 19 He commanded them, saying, “Take charge of this people, and fight no battle with the Gentiles until we return.” (WEB) 20 Then three thousand… (WEB)
Joshua 8:3–5
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