2 it came to pass that even the kings themselves honored the place and glorified the temple with the noblest presents, (WEB) 3 so that even King Seleucus of Asia bore all the costs belonging to the services of the sacrifices out of his own revenues. (WEB) 4 But a man named Simon of the tribe of Benjamin, having been made guardian of the temple, disagreed with the high priest about the ruling of the market in the city. (WEB)
2 Maccabees 3:2–4
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1 Maccabees 14:16–18
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2 Maccabees 2:8–10
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2 Maccabees 11:2–4
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1 Maccabees 14:37–39
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2 Maccabees 9:15–17
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Sirach 50:13–15
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2 Maccabees 3:39–40
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