1 Maccabees 9:23-27
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23 Now after the death of Judas the wicked began to put forth their heads in all the coasts of Israel, and there arose up all such as wrought iniquity.
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24 In those days also was there a very great famine, by reason whereof the country revolted, and went with them.
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25 Then Bacchides chose the wicked men, and made them lords of the country.
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26 And they made enquiry and search for Judas' friends, and brought them unto Bacchides, who took vengeance of them, and used them despitefully.
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27 So was there a great affliction in Israel, the like whereof was not since the time that a prophet was not seen among them.