1 Maccabees 4:41 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Then Judas detailed men to fight against those in the citadel until he had cleansed the sanctuary.

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Then Judas chose some soldiers to fight against those stationed in the elevated fortress until he completed cleansing the sanctuary.

Then Judas numbered men to fight against those who were in the stronghold, until they had cleansed the holy places.

Then Judas appointed men to fight against them that were in the castle, till they had cleansed the holy places.

Then Judas ordered some of his soldiers to attack the men in the fort, while he purified the Temple.

Then Judas appointed certain men to fight against those who were in the citadel until he had cleansed the holy place.

Judas ordered some of his soldiers to keep the enemy fortress under attack, so that others could clean up the temple.