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So, he went to King Demetrius in about the year one hundred and fifty-one, and offered him a golden crown, a palm and even some olive branches from the Temple as usual. On that day, he did not ask for anything. (2 Maccabees 14, 4)
with orders to kill Judas, disperse his men and restore Alcimus as priest of the great Temple. (2 Maccabees 14, 13)
When the latter became aware that Judas had escaped without being disloyal, he appeared in the holy Temple while the priests were offering the ritual sacrifices, and demanded that they hand Judas over to him. (2 Maccabees 14, 31)
Then, he stretched out his hand to the sanctuary and made this oath: "If you do not hand Judas over to me in chains, I shall raze this place consecrated to God, destroy the altar, and right here build a splendid temple to Dionysus." (2 Maccabees 14, 33)
"O Lord of the universe, though you do not need anything, it has pleased you to put among us this temple as your dwelling place. (2 Maccabees 14, 35)
Encouraged by these beautiful words of Judas, which were able to encourage righteous people and strengthen young souls, they determined not to set up camp with defenses. They decided instead to rush out bravely and take the offensive to settle the matter by fighting bravely, for the Holy City Jerusalem, their religion and the Temple were in danger. (2 Maccabees 15, 17)
They considered of secondary importance any concern for their wives, children and friends; because they feared above all for the Temple consecrated to God. (2 Maccabees 15, 18)
You see a clever man at work? He will enter the service of kings; he will not stay in the service of people of no renown. (Proverbs 22, 29)
You have ordered me to build a temple on your holy mountain and an altar in the city where you live, in imitation of the holy Tent that was yours from the beginning. (Wisdom of Solomon 9, 8)
Your creation is at your service for you are its Author. It works to punish the wicked and withdraws for the benefit of those who put their trust in you. (Wisdom of Solomon 16, 24)
In the service of your bounty which attends to everything, creation made itself manifold and adjusted to the wish of everyone. (Wisdom of Solomon 16, 25)
He is at the service of great men and is seen in the company of leaders. He travels in foreign lands and has experience of both the good and the evil in mankind. (Ecclesiasticus 39, 4)
