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1 Maccabees, 11

62. The people of Gaza then pleaded with Jonathan, and he made peace with them; but he took the sons of their chief men as hostages and sent them away to Jerusalem. He then travelled through the country as far as Damascus.

Versi relativi a 1 Maccabees, 11:

1 Maccabees 11 reports the continuation of the story of Judas Macabeu and his conflict with the Seleucids. In this chapter, King Demetrius tries to resume control of the region and makes an alliance with the Jews, but the betrayal of his general frustrates his plans. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in this chapter:

2 Chronicles 20:6: "O Lord, God of our parents, are you not God in heaven? Isn't you who governs all the kingdoms of nations? In your hand there is strength and power, and there is no one who can resist you." This verse highlights God's sovereignty over all the kingdoms of nations, including the conflict between Judas Macabeus and King Demetrius.

Proverbs 16:7: "When the Lord is pleased with someone's ways, even makes his enemies peace with him." This verse highlights the possibility of God intervening in the relationship between Judas Macabeu and his enemies to promote peace.

1 John 5:4: "For all who is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that overcomes the world: our faith." This verse highlights the importance of faith for victory over the world, which can be applied to Judas Macabeu's victory against the Seleucids.

2 Timothy 4:7-8: "I fought the good fight, I have completed my career, have kept the faith. From now on, the crown of justice is stored, which the Lord, the right judge, will give me that day; and not just a me, but also to all who love your coming. " This verse highlights the perseverance and reward of those who fight for faith, which can be applied to the struggle of Judas Macabeu.

Matthew 26:52: "Then Jesus said unto him, Your sword, for all who use the sword, will perish." This verse highlights the need to avoid violence and seek peace, which can be applied to the situation between Judas Macabeu and the Seleucids.





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