30 But Maccabaeus, when he perceived that Nicanor was behaving more harshly in his dealings with him, and that he had become ruler in his customary bearing, understanding that this harshness came not of good, gathered together not a few of his men, and concealed himself from Nicanor. (WEB)
2 Maccabees 14:30
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2 Maccabees 14:38–40
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2 Maccabees 14:11–13
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