1 Maccabees 10:7-9
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
7 Accordingly Jonathan went to Jerusalem and read the letter to all the people and to those who were in the citadel. 8 They were struck with fear when they heard that the king had given him authority to gather an army. 9 Those in the citadel released the hostages to Jonathan, and he gave them back to their parents.(A)
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