6 However, I will take vengeance for my nation, for the sanctuary, and for our wives and children, because all the Gentiles have gathered out of hatred to destroy us.” (WEB) 7 The spirit of the people revived as soon as they heard these words. (WEB) 8 They answered with a loud voice, saying, “You are our leader in the place of Judas and Jonathan your brothers. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 13:6–8
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1 Maccabees 3:42–44
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1 Maccabees 3:57–59
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1 Maccabees 9:27–29
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1 Esdras 9:9–11
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1 Maccabees 2:66–68
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Nehemiah 4:19–21
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