4 and to remember the lawless destruction of the innocent infants, and concerning the blasphemies that had been committed against his name, and to show his hatred of wickedness. (WEB) 5 When Maccabaeus had trained his men for service, the heathen at once found him irresistible, for the wrath of the Lord was turned into mercy. (WEB) 6 Coming without warning, he set fire to cities and villages. And in winning back the most important positions, putting to flight no small number of the enemies, (WEB)
2 Maccabees 8:4–6
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1 Maccabees 3:4–6
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2 Maccabees 2:20–22
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1 Maccabees 2:43–45
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2 Maccabees 5:11–13
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2 Maccabees 11:9–11
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