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1 Maccabees 11:9
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1 Maccabees 11:41–43
41 Now Jonathan sent to King Demetrius, that he should remove the troops of the citadel from Jerusalem, and the troops who were in the strongholds; for they fought against Israel continually. (WEB) 42 Demetrius sent to Jonathan, saying, “I will not only do this for you an… (WEB)
1 Maccabees 13:34–36
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1 Maccabees 10:24–26
24 I also will write to them words of encouragement and of honor and of gifts, that they may be with me to aid me.” (WEB) 25 So he sent to them this message: “King Demetrius to the nation of the Jews, greetings. (WEB) 26 Since as you have kept your covenants with us, and continued… (WEB)
1 Maccabees 10:3–5
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2 Maccabees 14:18–20
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Daniel 11:16–18
16 The invader will do as he pleases, and no one will stand against him. He will establish himself in the Beautiful Land, with destruction in his hand. 17 He will resolve to come with the strength of his whole kingdom, and will reach an agreement with the king of th…
Judith 3:1–2
1 And they sent to him messengers with words of peace, saying, (WEB) 2 “Behold, we the servants of Nebuchadnezzar the great king lie before you. Use us as it is pleasing in your sight. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 15:27–29
27 He would not receive them, but nullified all the covenants which he had made with him before, and was estranged from him. (WEB) 28 He sent to him Athenobius, one of his friends, to confer with him, saying, “You hold possession of Joppa, Gazara, and the citadel that is… (WEB) 29 … (WEB)
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