1 Maccabees 6:24DRA
Catholic Bible · DRA · Verse 24 of 63
"And for this they of our nation are alienated from us, and have slain as many of us as they could find, and have spoiled our inheritances."
In context
22And they went to the king, and said: How long dost thou delay to execute the judgment, and to revenge our brethren?
23We determined to serve thy father and to do according to his orders, and obey his edicts:
24And for this they of our nation are alienated from us, and have slain as many of us as they could find, and have spoiled our inheritances.
25Neither have they put forth their hand against us only, but also against all our borders.
26And behold they have approached this day to the castle of Jerusalem to take it, and they have fortified the stronghold of Bethsura: