12 and that it was altogether impossible that wrong should be done to those who had put trust in the holiness of the place, and in the majesty and inviolable sanctity of the temple, honored over all the world. (WEB) 13 But Heliodorus, because of the king’s command given him, said that in any case this money must be confiscated for the king’s treasury. (WEB) 14 So having appointed a day, he entered in to direct the inquiry concerning these matters; and there was no small distress throughout the whole city. (WEB)
2 Maccabees 3:12–14
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