25 Not against us only did they stretch out their hand, but also against all their borders. (WEB) 26 Behold, they are encamped this day against the citadel at Jerusalem to take it. They have fortified the sanctuary and Bethsura. (WEB) 27 If you don’t quickly prevent them, they will do greater things than these, and you won’t be able to control them. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 6:25–27
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