12 But now I remember the evils which I did at Jerusalem, and that I took all the vessels of silver and gold that were in it, and sent out to destroy the inhabitants of Judah without a cause. (WEB) 13 I perceive that it is because of this that these evils have come upon me. Behold, I am perishing through great grief in a strange land.” (WEB) 14 Then he called for Philip, one of his friends, and set him over all his kingdom. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 6:12–14
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