OLD TESTAMENT

1 Maccabees 4:15

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But all those in the rear fell by the sword. They pursued them to Gazara, and to the plains of Idumaea, Azotus, and Jamnia. About three thousand of those men fell.

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Verse 15. Gezeron, or Gazera, near Emmaus.—Idumea. Alex. MS. reads “Judea,” which seems more probable. The enemy fled on all sides, some among the Philistines; ( Calmet.) others to the southern parts of Juda, occupied by Edom. Bible.

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Greek Gazera.

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