9 The Gentiles who were in Gilead gathered themselves together against the Israelites who were on their borders, to destroy them. They fled to the stronghold of Dathema, (WEB) 10 and sent letters to Judas and his kindred, saying, “The Gentiles who are around us are gathered together against us to destroy us. (WEB) 11 They are preparing to come and get possession of the stronghold where we fled for refuge, and Timotheus is the leader of their army. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 5:9–11
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1 Maccabees 3:41–43
41 The merchants of the country heard of their fame, and took silver and gold in large quantities, and fetters, and came into the camp to take the children of Israel for slaves. Forces of Syria and of the land of the Philistines joined with them. (WEB) 42 Judas and his ki… (WEB)
1 Maccabees 5:37–39
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1 Maccabees 3:9–11
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1 Maccabees 6:25–27
25 Not against us only did they stretch out their hand, but also against all their borders. (WEB) 26 Behold, they are encamped this day against the citadel at Jerusalem to take it. They have fortified the sanctuary and Bethsura. (WEB) 27 If you don’t quickly prevent them, they will… (WEB)
1 Maccabees 12:52–53
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1 Maccabees 6:18–20
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1 Maccabees 5:26–28
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1 Maccabees 5:14–16
14 While the letters were still being read, behold, other messengers came from Galilee with their clothes torn, bringing a similar report, (WEB) 15 saying, “People of Ptolemais, of Tyre, of Sidon, and all Galilee of the Gentiles have gathered together to destroy us.” (WEB) 16 Now w… (WEB)
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