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1 Maccabees 3:4-11 Common English Bible (CEB)

4. He was like a lion in his actions,like a lion’s cub roaring after prey.

5. He hunted and pursuedthose who broke the Law.He burned upthose who troubled his people.

6. Lawbreakers were afraid of himand retreated.All evildoers were in turmoil.His hand successfullybrought deliverance.

7. He angered many kings,but he brought joy to Jacob by his deeds.His memory is blessed forever.

8. He went through the cities of Judahand destroyed the ungodlyout of the land.As a result, he turned wrathaway from Israel.

9. His fame extendedto the ends of the earth.He gathered togetherthose who were perishing.

10. Apollonius gathered Gentiles and a large force from Samaria to fight against Israel.

11. When Judas found out about it, he went out to meet him in battle, then defeated and killed him. Judas wounded and killed many, while the rest fled.

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