20 Now we have appointed you this day to be high priest of your nation, and to be called the king’s friend, and to take our side, and to keep friendship with us.” He also sent to him a purple robe and a golden crown. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 10:20
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1 Maccabees 11:56–58
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1 Maccabees 14:38–40
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4 Maccabees 4:17–19
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Sirach 45:6–8
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1 Maccabees 6:14–16
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1 Maccabees 10:64–66
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