1 Maccabees 1:33
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33 Then they fortified the city of David with a large strong wall and strong towers, and it became their citadel.(A)
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1 Maccabees 2:18
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18 Now be the first to come and do what the king commands, as all the nations and the people of Judah and those who are left in Jerusalem have done. Then you and your sons will be numbered among the Friends of the king, and you and your sons will be honored with silver and gold and many gifts.”(A)
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1 Maccabees 10:75
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75 He encamped before Joppa, but the people of the city closed its gates, for Apollonius had a garrison in Joppa.(A)
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1 Maccabees 13:43
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The Capture of Gazara by Simon
43 In those days Simon[a] encamped against Gazara[b] and surrounded it with troops. He made a siege engine, brought it up to the city, and battered and captured one tower.
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