1 Maccabees 1:29-31

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The Occupation of Jerusalem

²⁹ Two years later the king sent to the cities of Judah a chief collector of tribute, and he came to Jerusalem with a large force.^{(A) 30} Deceitfully he spoke peaceable words to them, and they believed him, but he suddenly fell upon the city, dealt it a severe blow, and destroyed many people of Israel.^{(B) 31} He plundered the city, burned it with fire, and tore down its houses and its surrounding walls.