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1 Maccabees 14:40-42
Good News Translation
1 Maccabees 14:40-42
Good News Translation
40 Demetrius did this because he had heard that the Romans were calling the Jews their friends, allies, and brothers and that they had received Simon's delegation with full honors.
41 Therefore,[a] the Jews and their priests are happy to have Simon and his descendants as their leaders and High Priests, until a true prophet appears. 42 Simon shall govern their country, have charge of the Temple, and shall be their military commander. He shall be in charge of military supplies, fortifications, and public works.
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- 1 Maccabees 14:41 Therefore; some manuscripts have and that.
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