11 The remaining kingdoms and islands, as many as rose up against them at any time, they destroyed and made them to be their servants; (WEB) 12 but with their friends and those who relied on them they stayed friends. They conquered the kingdoms that were near and those that were far off, and all that heard of their fame were afraid of them. (WEB) 13 Moreover, whoever they desired to help and to make kings, these they make kings; and whoever they desired, they depose. They are exalted exceedingly. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 8:11–13
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1 Maccabees 8:3–5
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Psalms 106:41–43
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Daniel 5:18–20
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1 Maccabees 1:3–5
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2 Baruch 72:5–6
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1 Maccabees 14:12–14
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