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And after the holy Book had been read to them by Esdras, and he had given them for a watchword, The help of God: himself leading the first band, he joined battle with Nicanor: (2 Maccabees 8, 23)
And when they kept the feast of the victory at Jerusalem, they burnt Callisthenes, that had set fire to the holy gates, who had taken refuge in a certain house, rendering to him a worthy reward for his impieties: (2 Maccabees 8, 33)
The holy temple also which before he had spoiled, he promiseth to adorn with goodly gifts, and to multiply the holy vessels, and to allow out of his revenues the charges pertaining to the sacrifices. (2 Maccabees 9, 16)
It is therefore a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead, that they may be loosed from sins. (2 Maccabees 12, 46)
And indeed very justly, for insomuch as he had committed many sins against the altar of God, the fire and ashes of which were holy: he was condemned to die in ashes. (2 Maccabees 13, 8)
Because they were afraid to be deprived of the law, and of their country, and of the holy temple: and that he would not suffer the people, that had of late taken breath for a little while, to be again in subjection to blasphemous nations. (2 Maccabees 13, 11)
But he finding himself notably pre- vented by the man, came to the great and holy temple: and commanded the priests that were offering the accustomed sacrifices, to deliver him the man. (2 Maccabees 14, 31)
Therefore now, 0 Lord the holy of all holies, keep this house for ever undefiled which was lately cleansed. (2 Maccabees 14, 36)
Then Onias answering, Raid: This is a lover of his brethren, and of the people of Israel: this is he that prayeth much for the people, and for all the holy city, Jeremias the prophet of God. (2 Maccabees 15, 14)
Take this holy sword a gift from God, wherewith thou shalt overthrow the adversaries of my people Israel. (2 Maccabees 15, 16)
Thus being exhorted with the words of Judas, which were very good, and proper to stir up the courage, and strengthen the hearts of the young men, they resolved to fight, and to set upon them manfully : that valour might decide the matter, because the holy city and the temple were in danger. (2 Maccabees 15, 17)
That they may be afraid, who come with blasphemy against thy holy people. And thus he concluded his prayer. (2 Maccabees 15, 24)
