This book is not inspired by God and is not part of the Christian canon or the Jewish Tanakh. It is shown only for historical and study purposes. View full explanation 1 Maccabees 16:13 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition13 Wherefore his heart being lifted up, he thought to get the country to himself, and thereupon consulted deceitfully against Simon and his sons to destroy them. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible13 He became arrogant and was determined to gain control of the country. He made devious plans against Simon and his sons to do away with them. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version13 And his heart was exalted, and he wanted to obtain the region, and he devised treachery against Simon and his sons, so as to destroy them. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version13 And his heart was lifted up, and he designed to make himself master of the country, and he purposed treachery against Simon, and his sons, to destroy them. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)13 But he became too ambitious and wanted to take over the country. So he devised a plan to assassinate Simon and his sons. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers13 His heart was lifted up, and he planned to make himself master of the country, and he made deceitful plans against Simon and his sons, to do away with them. See the chapter |