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33 And after these words Nicanor ascended or went up into the hill of Zion, and there went out of (the Temple some) priests of the people, for to greet him in peace, and for to show to him (the) burnt sacrifices, that were offered for the king.

34 And he scorned and despised them, and defouled (them), and spake proudly,

35 and swore with wrath, saying, If Judas shall not be taken, and his host, into mine hands, anon (or at once) when I shall (re)turn again in peace, I shall burn (down) this house. And he went out with great wrath.

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