1 Maccabees 1:2-6

1. 2 And made many wars, and won many strong holds, and slew the kings of the earth,

2. 3 And went through to the ends of the earth, and took spoils of many nations, insomuch that the earth was quiet before him; whereupon he was exalted and his heart was lifted up.

3. 4 And he gathered a mighty strong host and ruled over countries, and nations, and kings, who became tributaries unto him.

4. 5 And after these things he fell sick, and perceived that he should die.

5. 6 Wherefore he called his servants, such as were honourable, and had been brought up with him from his youth, and parted his kingdom among them, while he was yet alive.

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