OLD TESTAMENT

1 Maccabees 16:17

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He committed a great iniquity, and repaid evil for good.

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Verse 17. Treachery. Syr. “crime.” Greek also, “revolt.” It seems that king Antiochus participated in this murder, and had promised the government of the country for a reward.

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