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1 Maccabees 13:31-33
New Catholic Bible
1 Maccabees 13:31-33
New Catholic Bible
31 A New Political Autonomy.[a] Trypho next dealt treacherously with the young King Antiochus. He killed him 32 and usurped his position as king, claiming the crown of Asia and inflicting great havoc on the country. 33 Meanwhile, Simon rebuilt the strongholds of Judea, strengthening them with high towers, great walls, and bolted gates, and he stocked the strongholds with provisions.
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- 1 Maccabees 13:31 For the first time after the Exile (sixth century), despite the persistence of a few ties of vassalage, Israel rediscovers its political autonomy. This takes place in 142 B.C.
