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Seen between Bacchides and Alcimus, Demetrius addresses both men from his throne.
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Historical Library · Deuterocanonical Literature
1 Maccabees 7

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· Greek

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Source edition: lxx-swete-1909

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    1 Maccabees 7:9

    Alcimus Sent with Him

    Broken Oaths and the Fall of Nicanor · 1 Maccabees 7

    Story guide: The king addresses both men, then Alcimus stands in linen beside Bacchides near the open palace gate.

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    9And he sent him and Alcimus the ungodly, and established the priesthood for him, and commanded him to carry out vengeance on the sons of Israel.

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