26 He, in his hardened mood, insensible to all persuasion, was going onward with the view of carrying out this design. (WEB) 27 Yet even his own officers, when they saw this, joined the Jews in an appeal to Him who has all power to aid in the present crisis, and not wink at such haughty lawlessness. (WEB) 28 Such was the frequency and the vehemence of the cry of the assembled crowd, that an indescribable noise ensued. (WEB)
3 Maccabees 1:26–28
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