47 The Jews took the spoils and the booty, and they cut off Nicanor’s head and his right hand, which he had stretched out so arrogantly, and brought them, and hung them up beside Jerusalem. (WEB) 48 The people were exceedingly glad, and they kept that day as a day of great gladness. (WEB) 49 They ordained to keep this day year by year on the thirteenth day of Adar. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 7:47–49
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Esther 9:16–18
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Greek Esther 9:16–18
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2 Maccabees 10:7–9
7 Therefore carrying wands wreathed with leaves, and beautiful branches, and palm fronds also, they offered up hymns of thanksgiving to him who had successfully brought to pass the cleansing of his own place. (WEB) 8 They ordained also with a public statute and decree,… (WEB) 9 … (WEB)
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