51 He encamped against the sanctuary many days; and set there mounds to shoot from, and engines of war, and machines for throwing fire and stones, and weapons to throw darts, and slings. (WEB) 52 The Jews also made engines of war against their engines, and fought for many days. (WEB) 53 But there was no food in the sanctuary, because it was the seventh year, and those who fled for safety into Judea from among the Gentiles had eaten up the rest of the stores. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 6:51–53
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