2 The foundation was built by him to the height of the double walls, the lofty retaining walls of the temple enclosure. (WEB) 3 In his days, a water cistern was dug, the brazen vessel like the sea in circumference. (WEB) 4 He planned to save his people from ruin, and fortified the city against siege. (WEB)
Sirach 50:2–4
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1 Maccabees 14:14–16
14 He strengthened all those of his people who were humble. He searched out the law, and every lawless and wicked person he took away. (WEB) 15 He glorified the sanctuary, and added to the vessels of the temple. (WEB) 16 It was heard at Rome that Jonathan was dead, and even in Spar… (WEB)
1 Maccabees 10:10–12
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1 Chronicles 11:7–9
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1 Kings 6:35–37
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Sirach 48:16–18
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1 Maccabees 14:9–11
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1 Maccabees 1:32–34
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2 Chronicles 32:4–6
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