16 At last they filled the army with terror and alarm, and departed with good success. (WEB) 17 This had been accomplished when the day was just dawning, because of the Lord’s protection that gave Judas help. (WEB) 18 But the king, having had a taste of the exceeding boldness of the Jews, made strategic attacks on their positions, (WEB)
2 Maccabees 13:16–18
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1 Maccabees 4:15–17
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2 Maccabees 11:9–11
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1 Maccabees 2:34–36
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1 Maccabees 3:24–26
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1 Maccabees 6:2–4
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1 Maccabees 2:43–45
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