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2 Maccabees 9:2
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
2 Maccabees 9:2
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
2 He had entered the city called Persepolis and attempted to rob the temples and control the city. Therefore the people rushed to the rescue with arms, and Antiochus and his army were defeated,[a] with the result that Antiochus was put to flight by the inhabitants and beat a shameful retreat.(A)
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- 9.2 Gk they were defeated
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