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Now there was in that place a tower fifty cubits high, having a heap of ashes on every side: this had a prospect steep down. (2 Maccabees 13, 5)
But he with the ancients determined, before the king should bring his army into Judea, and make himself master of the city, to go out, and to commit the event of the thing to the judgment of the Lord. (2 Maccabees 13, 13)
So committing all to God, the creator of the world, and having exhorted his people to fight manfully, and to stand up even to death for the laws, the temple, the city, their country, and citizens: he placed his army about Modin. (2 Maccabees 13, 14)
Now when the Jews heard of Nicanor's coming, and that the nations were assembled against them, they cast earth upon their heads, and made supplication to him, who chose his people to keep them for ever, and who protected his portion by evident signs. (2 Maccabees 14, 15)
Nevertheless Nicanor hearing of the valour of Judas' companions, and the greatness of courage with which they fought for their country, was afraid to try the matter by the sword. (2 Maccabees 14, 18)
Then the king being in a rage and provoked with this man's wicked accusations, wrote to Nicanor, signifying, that he was greatly displeased with the covenant of friendship: and that he commanded him nevertheless to send Machabeus prisoner in all haste to Antioch. (2 Maccabees 14, 27)
And swore, saying: Unless you de- liver Judas prisoner to me, I will lay this temple of God even with the ground, and will beat down the altar, and I will dedicate this temple to Bacchus. (2 Maccabees 14, 33)
And when he had spoken thus he departed. But the priests stretching forth their hands to heaven, called upon him that was ever the defender of their nation, saying in this manner: (2 Maccabees 14, 34)
Therefore now, 0 Lord the holy of all holies, keep this house for ever undefiled which was lately cleansed. (2 Maccabees 14, 36)
This man, for a long time, had held fast his purpose of keeping himself pure in the Jews' religion, and was ready to expose his body and life, that he might persevere therein. (2 Maccabees 14, 38)
And when the Jews that were constrained to follow him, said: Do not act so fiercely and barbarously, but give honour to the day that is sanctified: and reverence him that beholdeth all things: (2 Maccabees 15, 2)
And when they answered: There is the living Lord himself in heaven, the mighty One, that commanded the seventh day to be kept, (2 Maccabees 15, 4)
