24 When he had taken all of these, he went away into his own land. He made a great slaughter, and spoke very arrogantly. (WEB) 25 Great mourning came upon Israel, in every place where they were. (WEB) 26 The rulers and elders groaned. The virgins and young men were made feeble. The beauty of the women was changed. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 1:24–26
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