Now viewing scripture range from the book of 2 Maccabees chapter 9:1 through chapter 9:2...
1 About that time came Antiochus with dishonour out of the country of Persia
2 For he had entered the city called Persepolis, and went about to rob the temple, and to hold the city; whereupon the multitude running to defend themselves with their weapons put them to flight; and so it happened, that Antiochus being put to flight of the inhabitants returned with shame.
Why is this book in the Bible?