9 He sent him and that ungodly Alcimus, whom he made the high priest; and he commanded him to take vengeance upon the children of Israel. (WEB) 10 They marched away and came with a great army into the land of Judah. He sent messengers to Judas and his kindred with words of peace deceitfully. (WEB) 11 They paid no attention to their words; for they saw that they had come with a great army. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 7:9–11
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1 Maccabees 9:59–61
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1 Maccabees 3:14–16
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1 Maccabees 7:4–6
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