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2 Maccabees 1:8 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

set fire to the gatehouse and shed innocent blood. But we prayed to the Lord, and our prayer was heard; we offered sacrifices and fine flour; we lighted the lamps and set out the loaves of bread.

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