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A companion brings news to Jonathan while the other men listen inside Bethbasi.
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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 9:70

    Envoys for Peace

    Judas Falls and Jonathan Takes the Lead · 1 Maccabees 9

    Story guide: Jonathan hears the news inside Bethbasi, and two envoys address Bacchides with empty hands in the courtyard.

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    70And Jonathan learned of it, and sent ambassadors to him to make peace with him and to return the captives to them.

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