1 Maccabees 14:14-16

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¹⁴He gave help to all the humble among his people;
    he sought out the law,
    and did away with all the renegades and outlaws.
¹⁵He made the sanctuary glorious,
    and added to the vessels of the sanctuary.

Diplomacy with Rome and Sparta

¹⁶It was heard in Rome, and as far away as Sparta, that Jonathan had died, and they were deeply grieved.

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