18 Moreover they brought a shield of gold weighing one thousand minas. (WEB) 19 It pleased us therefore to write to the kings and to the countries, that they should not seek their harm or fight against them, their cities, and their country, or be allies with those who fight against them. (WEB) 20 Moreover, it seemed good to us to receive the shield from them. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 15:18–20
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1 Maccabees 15:6–8
6 and I permit you to coin money for your country with your own stamp, (WEB) 7 but that Jerusalem and the sanctuary should be free. All the weapons that you have prepared, and the strongholds that you have built, which you have in your possession, let them remain yours. (WEB) 8 … (WEB)
Testament of Judah 1:48–50
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1 Maccabees 8:21–23
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2 Maccabees 11:34–36
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1 Maccabees 11:28–30
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1 Maccabees 13:36–38
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1 Maccabees 11:32–34
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Judith 3:1–2
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