62 Then the king entered into mount Zion. He saw the strength of the place, and broke the oath which he had sworn, and gave orders to pull down the wall all around. (WEB) 63 Then he left in haste and returned to Antioch, and found Philip master of the city. He fought against him, and took the city by force. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 6:62–63
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1 Maccabees 11:45–47
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1 Maccabees 16:19–21
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1 Maccabees 11:65–67
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1 Maccabees 6:47–49
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