OLD TESTAMENT

1 Maccabees 3:1

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His son Judas, who was called Maccabaeus, rose up in his place.

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Verse 1. Judas, the eldest. Jos. Bel. i. 1.—His skill and valour also entitled him to this post. Calmet.—He did not claim this honour, but received it from his father, and was obeyed by the virtuous people. Worthington.

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