21 and the manifestations that came from heaven to those who fought with one another in brave deeds for the religion of the Jews; so that, being but a few, they seized the whole country, chased the barbarous multitudes, (WEB) 22 recovered again the temple renowned all the world over, freed the city, and restored the laws which were about to be overthrown, seeing the Lord became gracious to them with all kindness. (WEB) 23 These things which have been declared by Jason of Cyrene in five books, we will attempt to abridge in one book. (WEB)
2 Maccabees 2:21–23
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3 Maccabees 4:20–21
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1 Maccabees 14:25–27
25 But when the people heard these things, they said, “What thanks shall we give to Simon and his sons? (WEB) 26 For he and his brothers and the house of his father have made themselves strong, and have fought and chased away Israel’s enemies, and confirmed liberty to Isr… (WEB)
2 Maccabees 11:9–11
9 They all together praised the merciful God, and were yet more strengthened in heart, being ready to assail not only men but the wildest animals and walls of iron, (WEB) 10 they advanced in array, having him who is in heaven to fight on their side, for the Lord had merc… (WEB)
2 Maccabees 2:16–18
16 Seeing then that we are about to celebrate the purification, we write to you. You will therefore do well if you celebrate the days. (WEB) 17 Now God, who saved all his people, and restored the heritage to all, with the kingdom, the priesthood, and the consecration, (WEB) 18 even… (WEB)
1 Maccabees 2:47–49
47 They pursued the arrogant, and the work prospered in their hand. (WEB) 48 They rescued the law out of the hand of the Gentiles and out of the hand of the kings. They never allowed the sinner to triumph. (WEB) 49 The days of Mattathias drew near that he should die, and he said to… (WEB)
3 Maccabees 5:34–36
34 The friends, too, stole out one by one, and dismissed the assembled multitudes to their respective occupations. (WEB) 35 The Jews, having heard of these events, praised the glorious God and King of kings, because they had obtained this help, too, from him. (WEB) 36 Now the king… (WEB)
1 Maccabees 14:5–7
5 Amid all his honors, he took Joppa for a harbor, and made it an entrance for the islands of the sea. (WEB) 6 He enlarged the borders of his nation and took possession of the country. (WEB) 7 He gathered together a great number of captives, and took control of Gazara, Bethsura,… (WEB)
2 Baruch 66:2–4
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