60 They put to death women who had circumcised their children, according to the commandment. (WEB) 61 They hung their babies around their necks, and their houses, and those who had circumcised them. (WEB) 62 Many in Israel were fully resolved and confirmed in themselves not to eat unclean things. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 1:60–62
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