11 He used to read to you about the slaying of Abel by Cain, the offering up of Isaac, and the imprisonment of Joseph. (WEB) 12 He used to tell you of the zealous Phinehas, and informed you of Ananias, Azarias, and Misael in the fire. (WEB) 13 He used to glorify Daniel, who was in the den of lions, and pronounce him blessed. (WEB)
4 Maccabees 18:11–13
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1 Maccabees 3:6–8
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Judith 8:25–27
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4 Maccabees 16:20–22
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4 Maccabees 13:11–13
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4 Maccabees 16:14–16
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1 Clement 45:5–7
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1 Maccabees 2:59–61
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