18 He left Joseph the son of Zacharias, and Azarias, as leaders of the people, with the remnant of the army, in Judea, to guard it. (WEB) 19 He commanded them, saying, “Take charge of this people, and fight no battle with the Gentiles until we return.” (WEB) 20 Then three thousand men were assigned to go into Galilee with Simon, but eight thousand men were assigned to Judas to go into the land of Gilead. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 5:18–20
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1 Maccabees 5:48–50
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