23 He took silver, gold, and costly equipment. He took every hidden treasure he could find.
24 Taking it all, he went back to his own land. He committed murder and spoke very arrogantly.
25 Every community in Israelgrieved deeply.
26 Rulers and elders groaned;young women and men became faint.The women’s beauty faded.
27 Every bridegroom was saddened,and intended brides satmourning in their chambers.
28 Even the land shook for its people,and all of Jacob’s housewas clothed with shame.
29 Two years later, to collect tribute from the Judean cities, King Antiochus sent his chief officer, who came to Jerusalem with a large army.