6 The heathen believed the Jews to be destitute of all protection, for chains bound them. (WEB)
3 Maccabees 5:6
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Wisdom of Solomon 17:1–3
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Psalms 106:45–47
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Psalms 18:40–42
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Job 36:7–9
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Isaiah 30:4–6
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2 Maccabees 13:10–12
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