4 The nation through them obtained peace, and having renewed the observance of the law in their country, drove the enemy out of the land. (WEB) 5 The tyrant Antiochus was both punished on earth, and is punished now that he is dead; for when he was quite unable to compel the Israelites to adopt foreign customs, and to desert the manner of life of their fathers, (WEB) 6 then, departing from Jerusalem, he made war against the Persians. (WEB)
4 Maccabees 18:4–6
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2 Maccabees 1:11–13
11 Having been saved by God out of great perils, as men arrayed against a king, we thank him greatly. (WEB) 12 For he threw out into Persia those who fought against us in the holy city. (WEB) 13 For when the prince had come there, with an army that seemed irresistible, they were cu… (WEB)
2 Maccabees 14:1–3
1 Three years later, news was brought to Judas and his company that Demetrius the son of Seleucus, having sailed into the harbor of Tripolis with a mighty army and a fleet, (WEB) 2 had taken possession of the country, having made away with Antiochus and his guardian Lys… (WEB)
1 Maccabees 14:25–27
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1 Maccabees 14:35–37
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1 Maccabees 2:43–45
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1 Maccabees 2:47–49
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1 Maccabees 3:7–9
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Psalms 106:41–43
41 He delivered them into the hand of the nations, and those who hated them ruled over them. 42 Their enemies oppressed them, and subdued them under their hand. 43 Many times He rescued them, but they were bent on rebellion and sank down in their iniquity.
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