1 Maccabees 1:35
Douay-Rheims
And they built the city of David with a great and strong wall, and with strong towers, and made it a fortress for them:
George Leo Haydock
The city of David. That is, the castle of Sion. (Challoner) — In it was placed a garrison of Macedonians. (Worthington) — This castle had been occupied by Syrians before. It was now enlarged, 2 Machabees iv. 27., and v. 5.
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1849 · 1 Machabees 1:35
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