32 Then Simon rose up and fought for his nation. He spent much of his own money to arm the valiant men of his nation and give them wages. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 14:32
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1 Maccabees 15:25–27
25 But King Antiochus encamped against Dor the second day, bringing his forces up to it continually, and making engines of war; and he shut up Tryphon from going in or out. (WEB) 26 Simon sent him two thousand chosen men to fight on his side, with silver, gold, and instru… (WEB)
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1 Maccabees 5:20–22
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1 Maccabees 10:81–83
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1 Maccabees 9:66–68
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