16 The holy sanctuary, which before he had plundered, he would adorn with the best offerings, and would restore all the sacred vessels many times multiplied, and out of his own revenues would defray the charges that were required for the sacrifices. (WEB)
2 Maccabees 9:16
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1 Maccabees 14:14–16
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2 Maccabees 3:2–4
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1 Maccabees 10:43–45
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1 Esdras 5:44–46
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1 Esdras 8:17–19
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2 Chronicles 15:17–19
17 The high places were not removed from Israel, but Asa’s heart was fully devoted all his days. 18 And he brought into the house of God the silver and gold articles that he and his father had dedicated. 19 And there was no war until the thirty-fifth year of Asa’s reign.
1 Maccabees 4:47–49
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