30 The number of his forces was one hundred thousand infantry, and twenty thousand cavalry, and thirty-two elephants trained for war. (WEB) 31 They went through Idumaea, and encamped against Bethsura, and fought against it many days, and made engines of war. The Jews came out and burned them with fire, and fought valiantly. (WEB) 32 Judas marched away from the citadel and encamped at Bethzacharias, near the king’s camp. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 6:30–32
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1 Maccabees 3:39–41
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1 Maccabees 6:41–43
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1 Maccabees 4:2–4
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1 Maccabees 6:47–49
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2 Maccabees 13:18–20
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