10 For as long as Judas remains alive, it is impossible for the government to find peace. (WEB) 11 When he had spoken such words as these, at once the rest of the king’s friends, having ill will against Judas, inflamed Demetrius yet more. (WEB) 12 He immediately appointed Nicanor, who had been master of the elephants, and made him governor of Judea. He sent him out, (WEB)
2 Maccabees 14:10–12
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1 Maccabees 14:16–18
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1 Maccabees 9:27–29
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1 Maccabees 7:24–26
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2 Maccabees 8:11–13
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