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1 Maccabees 1:29–32

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The Occupation of Jerusalem

29Two years later the king sent to the cities of Judah a chief collector of tribute, and he came to Jerusalem with a large force.* 30Deceitfully he spoke peaceable words to them, and they believed him, but he suddenly fell upon the city, dealt it a severe blow, and destroyed many people of Israel.* 31He plundered the city, burned it with fire, and tore down its houses and its surrounding walls. 32They took captive the women and children and seized the livestock.

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Cross references

  1. *2 Macc 5:24
  2. *2 Macc 5:25, 26