1 Maccabees 1:32LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 32 of 67
"And he fell upon the city suddenly, and struck it with a great slaughter, and destroyed much people in Israel."
In context
30And after two full years the king sent the chief collector of his tributes to the cities of Juda, and he came to Jerusalem with a great multitude.
31And he spoke to them peaceable words in deceit: and they believed him.
32And he fell upon the city suddenly, and struck it with a great slaughter, and destroyed much people in Israel.
33And he took the spoils of the city, and burnt it with fire, and threw down the houses thereof, and the walls thereof round about:
34And they took the women captive, and the children, and the cattle they possessed.