Now viewing scripture range from the book of 2 Maccabees chapter 3:1 through chapter 3:2...
1 Now when the holy city was inhabited with all peace, and the laws were kept very well, because of the godliness of Onias the high priest, and his hatred of wickedness,
2 It came to pass that even the kings themselves did honour the place, and magnify the temple with their best gifts;
Why is this book in the Bible?