17 then those who had been left behind in the city were scared, and rushed out, uncertain of the event. (WEB) 18 Virgins, who had been shut up within their chambers, came out with their mothers, scattering dust and ashes on their heads, and filling the streets with outcries. (WEB) 19 Women who had recently been arrayed for marriage left their bridal chambers, left the reserve that befitted them, and ran around the city in a disorderly manner. (WEB)
3 Maccabees 1:17–19
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2 Maccabees 3:18–20
18 Those who were in the houses rushed out in crowds to make a universal supplication, because the place was about to come into dishonor. (WEB) 19 The women, girded with sackcloth under their breasts, thronged the streets. The virgins who were kept indoors ran together, s… (WEB)
3 Maccabees 4:5–7
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Judith 15:1–3
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1 Maccabees 13:43–45
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1 Maccabees 1:26–28
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Acts 22:22–24
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2 Samuel 19:2–4
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Judith 7:21–23
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