56 Alcimus died at that time with great torment. (WEB) 57 Bacchides saw that Alcimus was dead, and he returned to the king. Then the land of Judah had rest for two years. (WEB) 58 Then all the lawless men took counsel, saying, “Behold, Jonathan and his men are dwelling at ease and in security. Now therefore we will bring Bacchides, and he will capture them all in one night. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 9:56–58
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1 Maccabees 9:31–33
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1 Maccabees 9:25–27
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1 Maccabees 7:22–24
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1 Maccabees 9:62–64
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1 Maccabees 9:67–69
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1 Maccabees 9:48–50
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1 Maccabees 4:15–17
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1 Maccabees 9:17–19
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