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A royal delegate asks the young king for vengeance and describes service to his father.
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Historical Library · Deuterocanonical Literature
1 Maccabees 6

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· Greek

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Source edition: lxx-swete-1909

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    1 Maccabees 6:23

    Seeking Vengeance

    The King Dies and the Oath Is Broken · 1 Maccabees 6

    Story guide: A royal delegate holds his helmet and addresses the young king, asking him to avenge their brothers.

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    23judgment, and avenge our brothers? We are pleased to serve your father and to walk according to what is said by him,

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