OLD TESTAMENT

1 Maccabees 1:4

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He gathered together an exceedingly strong army and ruled over countries, nations, and principalities, and they paid him tribute.

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Verse 4. Up. He was spoiled by prosperity, ( Calmet.) and would pass for a god, and be styled “king of the world.” Just. xii.

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