1 Maccabees 6:62 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

But when the king entered Mount Zion and saw what a strong fortress the place was, he broke the oath he had sworn and gave orders to tear down the wall all around.

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Common English Bible

However, when the king went into Mount Zion and saw how securely the place was built, he went back on his word and ordered that the wall be torn down all around.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Then the king entered into Mount Zion, and saw the fortifications of the place, and so he abruptly broke the oath that he had sworn, and he commanded the surrounding wall to be destroyed.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Then the king entered into mount Sion, and saw the strength of the place: and he quickly broke the oath that he had taken, and gave commandment to throw down the wall round about.

Good News Translation (US Version)

But when the king entered the Temple area on Mount Zion and saw the strong fortifications, he broke his word and ordered the walls surrounding the Temple to be torn down.

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

Then the king entered into mount Zion. He saw the strength of the place, and broke the oath which he had sworn, and gave orders to pull down the wall all around.

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

But when Antiochus came to Mount Zion and saw what a powerful fortress it was, he broke his promise and ordered his soldiers to tear down the fortress walls.

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