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Jonathan and Simon stand with their companions beside the tents outside Ashkelon.
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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 9:86

    Honor at Ashkelon

    Judas Falls and Jonathan Takes the Lead · 1 Maccabees 9

    Story guide: The brothers stand beside the tents as townspeople walk from Ashkelon’s open gate and greet Jonathan with empty hands.

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    86From there Jonathan moved on and encamped at Ashkelon, and those from the city came out to meet him with great honor.

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