22 We will not listen to the king’s words, to turn aside from our worship, to the right hand, or to the left.” (WEB) 23 When he had finished speaking these words, a Jew came in the sight of all to sacrifice on the altar which was at Modin, according to the king’s commandment. (WEB) 24 Mattathias saw it, so his zeal was kindled, and his guts trembled, and he vented his wrath according to judgment, and ran and killed him upon the altar. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 2:22–24
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1 Maccabees 2:14–16
14 Mattathias and his sons tore their clothes, put on sackcloth, and mourned exceedingly. (WEB) 15 And the king’s officers who were enforcing the apostasy came into the city Modin to sacrifice. (WEB) 16 Many of Israel came to them, and Mattathias and his sons were gathered together. (WEB)
2 Maccabees 7:29–31
29 Don’t be afraid of this butcher, but, proving yourself worthy of your brothers, accept your death, that in God’s mercy I may receive you again with your brothers.” (WEB) 30 But before she had finished speaking, the young man said, “What are you all waiting for? I don’t… (WEB)
1 Maccabees 2:44–46
44 They mustered an army, and struck sinners in their anger, and lawless men in their wrath. The rest fled to the Gentiles for safety. (WEB) 45 And Mattathias and his friends went around and pulled down the altars. (WEB) 46 They forcibly circumcised the boys who were uncircumcised,… (WEB)
Daniel 3:17–19
17 If the God whom we serve exists, then He is able to deliver us from the blazing fiery furnace and from your hand, O king. 18 But even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up.” 19 At…
Greek Daniel 3:17–19
17 If it happens, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace; and he will deliver us out of your hand, O king. (WEB) 18 But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image which you have… (WEB) 19 … (WEB)
1 Maccabees 1:49–51
49 so that they might forget the law, and change all the ordinances. (WEB) 50 Whoever doesn’t do according to the word of the king, he shall die. (WEB) 51 He wrote according to all these words to his whole kingdom. He appointed overseers over all the people, and he commanded the ci… (WEB)
1 Maccabees 1:62–64
62 Many in Israel were fully resolved and confirmed in themselves not to eat unclean things. (WEB) 63 They chose to die, that they might not be defiled with the food, and that they might not profane the holy covenant; and they died. (WEB) 64 Exceedingly great wrath came upon Israel. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 1:56–58
56 They tore the books of the law which they found in pieces and set them on fire. (WEB) 57 Anyone who was found with any a book of the covenant, and if any consented to the law, the king’s sentence delivered him to death. (WEB) 58 Thus did they in their might to Israel, to those w… (WEB)
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