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Jonathan urges his companions to rise and fight for their lives beside the Jordan.
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Historical Library · Deuterocanonical Literature
1 Maccabees 9

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· Greek

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Source edition: lxx-swete-1909

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    1 Maccabees 9:44

    Fight for Our Lives

    Judas Falls and Jonathan Takes the Lead · 1 Maccabees 9

    Story guide: Jonathan addresses his companions with urgent open hands while the approaching royal ranks close toward the riverbank.

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    44And Jonathan said to his brothers, “Let us rise now and fight for our lives, for today is not as yesterday and the day before.”

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