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Now Ptolemee the son of Abobus was appointed captain in the plain of Jericho, and he had abundance of silver and gold, (1 Maccabees 16, 11)
But one Simon of the tribe of Benjamin, who was appointed overseer of the temple, strove in opposition to the high priest, to bring about some unjust thing in the city. (2 Maccabees 3, 4)
So on the day he had appointed, Heliodorus entered in to order this mat- tar. But there was no small terror throughout the whole city. (2 Maccabees 3, 14)
So the money was appointed by him that sent it to the sacrifice of Hercules: but because of them that carried it was employed for the making of galleys. (2 Maccabees 4, 20)
So he appointed his brethren cap over each division of his army, Simon, and Joseph, and Jonathan, giving to one fifteen hundred men. (2 Maccabees 8, 22)
And he that had promised to levy the tribute for the Romans by the means of the captives of Jerusalem, now professed that the Jews had God for their protector, and therefore they could not be hurt, because they followed the laws appointed by him. (2 Maccabees 8, 36)
But considering that my father also, at what time she led an army into the higher countries, appointed who should reign after him: (2 Maccabees 9, 23)
Moreover, considering that neighbouring princes and borderers wait for opportunities, and expect what shall be the event, I have appointed my son Antiochus king, whom I often recommended to many of you, when I went into the higher provinces: and I have written to him what I have joined here below. (2 Maccabees 9, 25)
For when he was come to the crown. he appointed over the affairs of his realm one Lysias, general of the army of Phenicia and Syria. (2 Maccabees 10, 11)
Menelaus also joined himself with them: and with great deceitfulness besought Antiochus, not for the welfare of his country, but in hopes that he should be appointed chief ruler. (2 Maccabees 13, 3)
So they appointed a day upon which they might commune together by them- selves: and seats were brought out, and set for each one. (2 Maccabees 14, 21)
And by thy wisdom hast appointed man, that he should have dominion over the creature that was made by thee, (Wisdom of Solomon 9, 2)