Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
LXX2012

1 Maccabees 7:21

But Alcimus contended for the high priesthood.

Parallel Translations

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But Alcimus contended for the high priesthood.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
WEBView canonical →
Alcimus struggled to maintain his high priesthood.
World English Bible