11 And when a hard battle had been fought, and Judas and his company, by the help of God, had good success, the nomads being overcome implored Judas to grant them friendship, promising to give him livestock, and to help his people in all other ways. (WEB) 12 So Judas, thinking that they would indeed be profitable in many things, agreed to live in peace with them; and receiving pledges of friendship they departed to their tents. (WEB) 13 He also attacked a certain city, strong and fenced with earthworks and walls, and inhabited by a mixed multitude of various nations. It was named Caspin. (WEB)
2 Maccabees 12:11–13
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1 Maccabees 4:22–24
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1 Maccabees 5:47–49
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1 Maccabees 5:38–40
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