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) 13 But the Jews, having escaped the hour which had been fixed, praised their holy God, and again prayed him who is easily reconciled to display the power of his powerful hand to the arrogant Gentiles. (WEB) 14 The middle of the tenth hour had nearly arrived, when the person who sent invitations, seeing the guests who were invited present, came and shook the king. (WEB)
3 Maccabees 5:12–14
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3 Maccabees 1:26–28
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3 Maccabees 2:20–22
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3 Maccabees 6:28–30
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3 Maccabees 5:34–36
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1 Maccabees 4:54–56
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