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Judas answers firmly, refusing to flee from the approaching force.
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Historical Library · Deuterocanonical Literature
1 Maccabees 9

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Source edition: lxx-swete-1909

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    1 Maccabees 9:10

    Refusing to Flee

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    Story guide: Judas stands firm at the edge of camp, holding an empty hand near his chest as he answers.

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    10And Judas said, “Far be it from me to do this thing—to flee from them. And if our time has drawn near, let us die bravely for the sake of our brothers, and let us not leave a cause for reproach to our glory.”

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