17 Simon knew that they spoke to him deceitfully, but he sent to get the money and the children, lest perhaps he would arouse great hostility among the people, (WEB) 18 who might say, “Because I didn’t send him the money and the children, he perished.” (WEB) 19 So he sent the children and the hundred talents, but Tryphon lied, and didn’t release Jonathan. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 13:17–19
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