21 But when they perceived these things, they were very afraid. Perceiving also the army of Judas in the plain ready for battle, (WEB)
1 Maccabees 4:21
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1 Maccabees 3:24–26
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2 Maccabees 8:11–13
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1 Maccabees 12:27–29
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1 Maccabees 5:37–39
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1 Maccabees 3:16–18
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1 Maccabees 3:41–43
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1 Maccabees 9:6–8
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