Books Jesus Read

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Books Jesus Read

Simon summoned his two oldest sons, Judas and John, and said to them, “My brothers and I and our father’s house have fought the wars of Israel from our youth until today. Our efforts prospered and we rescued Israel time and again. But now I have grown old and you, by his mercy, have grown up. Stand in for my brother and me; go out and fight for our people, and may heaven’s help be with you” (1 Macc 16:2–3). Now, the many heroic deeds of John, including the wars he fought, the fortifying of the city walls, in addition to all his other accomplishments, these are recorded in the book of the days of his high priesthood, following his father (1 Macc 16:23–24).