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1 Maccabees 16:11-13
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
1 Maccabees 16:11-13
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Murder of Simon and His Sons
11 Now Ptolemy son of Abubus had been appointed governor over the plain of Jericho; he had a large store of silver and gold,(A) 12 for he was son-in-law of the high priest. 13 His heart was lifted up; he determined to get control of the country and made treacherous plans against Simon and his sons, to do away with them.
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