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Two groups of abandoned shields, helmets, and swords illustrate the reported wars and defeat of the Galatians.
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Historical Library · Deuterocanonical Literature
1 Maccabees 8

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· Greek

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Source edition: lxx-swete-1909

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    1 Maccabees 8:2

    Wars and Tribute

    An Alliance with Rome · 1 Maccabees 8

    Story guide: Abandoned military equipment introduces the reported wars before grain and metal stores show the tribute imposed afterward.

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    2and that they are mighty in strength. They told him about their wars and the brave deeds they did among the Galatians, and that they had subdued them and brought them under tribute.

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