24 After this, Simon sent Numenius to Rome with a great shield of gold weighing one thousand minas, in order to confirm the alliance with them. (WEB) 25 But when the people heard these things, they said, “What thanks shall we give to Simon and his sons? (WEB) 26 For he and his brothers and the house of his father have made themselves strong, and have fought and chased away Israel’s enemies, and confirmed liberty to Israel.” (WEB)
1 Maccabees 14:24–26
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1 Maccabees 16:1–3
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1 Maccabees 13:7–9
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1 Maccabees 14:31–33
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1 Maccabees 15:25–27
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1 Maccabees 14:16–18
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1 Maccabees 14:39–41
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1 Maccabees 3:1–3
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