14 But they, all through the night which was powerless indeed, and which came upon them out of the recesses of powerless Hades, sleeping the same sleep, (WEB) 15 now were haunted by monstrous apparitions, and now were paralyzed by their soul’s surrendering; for sudden and unexpected fear came upon them. (WEB) 16 So then whoever it might be, sinking down in his place, was kept captive, shut up in that prison which was not barred with iron; (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 17:14–16
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Wisdom of Solomon 17:20–21
20 For the whole world was illuminated with clear light, and was occupied with unhindered works, (WEB) 21 while over them alone was spread a heavy night, an image of the darkness that should afterward receive them; but to themselves, they were heavier than darkness. (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 17:3–5
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Wisdom of Solomon 18:16–18
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Wisdom of Solomon 17:9–11
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2 Maccabees 3:28–30
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Wisdom of Solomon 19:16–18
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3 Maccabees 5:21–23
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Psalms 76:4–6
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