10 Then Hermon, who had filled his merciless elephants with copious drinks of mixed wine and frankincense, came early to the palace to report on these preparations. (WEB) 11 He, however, who has sent his good creatures sleep from all time by night or by day thus gratifying whom he wills, diffused a portion of it now upon the king. (WEB) 12 By this sweet and profound influence of the Lord, he was held fast, and thus his unjust purpose was quite frustrated, and his unflinching resolve greatly falsified. (WEB)
3 Maccabees 5:10–12
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3 Maccabees 5:1–2
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3 Maccabees 5:27–29
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2 Maccabees 4:24–26
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2 Maccabees 11:12–14
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