10 They marched away and came with a great army into the land of Judah. He sent messengers to Judas and his kindred with words of peace deceitfully. (WEB) 11 They paid no attention to their words; for they saw that they had come with a great army. (WEB) 12 A group of scribes gathered together to Alcimus and Bacchides to seek just terms. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 7:10–12
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1 Maccabees 7:26–28
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2 Maccabees 8:11–13
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1 Maccabees 9:62–64
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1 Maccabees 5:37–39
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1 Maccabees 4:20–22
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1 Maccabees 5:9–11
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1 Maccabees 3:41–43
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