1 Maccabees 8:12
11. It was told him besides, how they destroyed and brought under their dominion all other kingdoms and isles that at any time resisted them;12. But with their friends and such as relied upon them they kept amity: and that they had conquered kingdoms both far and nigh, insomuch as all that heard of their name were afraid of them:13. Also that, whom they would help to a kingdom, those reign; and whom again they would, they displace: finally, that they were greatly exalted:
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