13 No one was left in the land who fought against them. The kings were defeated in those days. (WEB) 14 He strengthened all those of his people who were humble. He searched out the law, and every lawless and wicked person he took away. (WEB) 15 He glorified the sanctuary, and added to the vessels of the temple. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 14:13–15
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23 Then Israel entered Egypt; Jacob dwelt in the land of Ham. 24 And the LORD made His people very fruitful, more numerous than their foes, 25 whose hearts He turned to hate His people, to conspire against His servants.
Sirach 49:1–3
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1 Maccabees 3:5–7
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1 Maccabees 13:47–49
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Sirach 50:3–5
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1 Maccabees 4:41–43
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2 Chronicles 14:4–6
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