57 They said, “Let’s also get us a name, and let’s go fight against the Gentiles who are around us.” (WEB) 58 So they gave orders to the men of the army that was with them, and went toward Jamnia. (WEB) 59 Gorgias and his men came out of the city to meet them in battle. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 5:57–59
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1 Maccabees 4:12–14
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1 Maccabees 9:7–9
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Judges 20:13–15
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2 Maccabees 12:7–9
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1 Maccabees 5:38–40
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1 Maccabees 4:36–38
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1 Maccabees 2:34–36
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1 Kings 20:18–20
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