22 Being magnificently received by Jason and the city, he was brought in with torches and shouting. Then he led his army down into Phoenicia. (WEB) 23 Now after a space of three years, Jason sent Menelaus, the previously mentioned Simon’s brother, to carry the money to the king, and to make reports concerning some necessary matters. (WEB) 24 But he being commended to the king, and having been glorified by the display of his authority, secured the high priesthood for himself, outbidding Jason by three hundred talents of silver. (WEB)
2 Maccabees 4:22–24
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1 Maccabees 11:23–25
23 But when Jonathan heard this, he gave orders to continue the siege. He chose some of the elders of Israel and of the priests, and put himself in peril (WEB) 24 by taking silver, gold, clothing, and various other presents, and went to Ptolemais to the king. Then he foun… (WEB)
1 Maccabees 10:59–61
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1 Maccabees 11:43–45
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4 Maccabees 4:15–17
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1 Maccabees 15:25–27
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1 Maccabees 10:87–89
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2 Maccabees 4:9–11
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1 Maccabees 14:37–39
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