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1 Maccabees 9:55-60 World English Bible (WEB)

55. and he began to pull down. At that time was Alcimus stricken, and his works were hindered; and his mouth was stopped, and he was taken with a palsy, and he could no more speak anything and give order concerning his house.

56. And Alcimus died at that time with great torment.

57. And Bacchides saw that Alcimus was dead, and he returned to the king: and the land of Judah had rest two years.

58. And all the lawless men took counsel, saying, Behold, Jonathan and they of his part are dwelling at ease, and in security: now therefore we will bring Bacchides, and he shall lay hands on them all in one night.

59. And they went and consulted with him.

60. And he removed, and came with a great host, and sent letters privily to all his confederates that were in Judaea, that they should lay hands on Jonathan and those that were with him: and they could not, because their counsel was known to them.

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