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2 Maccabees 6:8

2 Maccabees · Old Testament · Chapter 6

“And there went out a decree into the neighbouring cities of the Gentiles, by the suggestion of the Ptolemeans, that they also should act in like manner against the Jews, to oblige them to sacrifice:”2 Maccabees 6:8

What Does 2 Maccabees 6:8 Mean?

2 Maccabees 6:8 is found in the book of 2 Maccabees, chapter 6, verse 8 of the Old Testament. Understanding this verse requires seeing it within its broader biblical context: the network of cross-references, themes, and narrative threads that connect it to the rest of Scripture.

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