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 13:53 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 189553 And Simon saw that John his son was a valiant man, and he made him leader of all his forces: and he dwelt in Gazara. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible53 Simon saw that his son John had become a man, and so he made him commander of all the forces. And John lived at Gazara. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version53 And he fortified the mountain of the temple, which was near the stronghold, and he lived there himself, along with those who were with him. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version53 And he fortified the mountain of the temple that was near the castle, and he dwelt there himself, and they that were with him. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)53 Simon's son John was now a grown man, so Simon made him commander of the whole army, and John set up headquarters at Gezer. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers53 Simon saw that his son John was a man, so he made him leader of all his forces; and he lived in Gazara. See the chapter |