7 Jonathan came to Jerusalem, and read the letter in the hearing of all the people, and of those who were in the citadel. (WEB) 8 They were very afraid when they heard that the king had given him authority to gather together an army. (WEB) 9 Those in the citadel released the hostages to Jonathan, and he restored them to their parents. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 10:7–9
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1 Maccabees 9:69–71
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1 Maccabees 10:65–67
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1 Maccabees 11:20–22
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1 Maccabees 9:59–61
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