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Judea gains independence

31 Trypho dealt dishonestly with the young king Antiochus and killed him. 32 He put on the crown of Asia and became king in his place. He brought great disaster on the land. 33 But Simon built up the fortresses of Judea and put protection all around them with high towers, great walls, gates, and bolts. In addition, he stored food in the fortresses.

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