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25 He also killed the royal official who was forcing the people to sacrifice, and then he tore down the altar. 26 (A)In this way Mattathias showed his deep devotion for the Law, just as Phinehas had done when he killed Zimri son of Salu.

The Guerrilla Warfare of Mattathias

27 Then Mattathias went through the town shouting,
    Everyone who is faithful to God's covenant and obeys his Law, follow me!

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