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1 Maccabees 3:59

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⁵⁹For it is better for us to die in battle, than to behold the calamities of our people and our sanctuary.

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⁵⁷So the camp removed, and pitched upon the south side of Emmaus.

⁵⁸And Judas said, arm yourselves, and be valiant men, and see that ye be in readiness against the morning, that ye may fight with these nations, that are assembled together against us to destroy us and our sanctuary:

— 1 Maccabees 3:59 —

⁶⁰Nevertheless, as the will of God is in heaven, so let him do.

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