59. And they cut up the books of the law of God and destroyed them with fire.
60. And all those who were found with the books of the testament of the Lord, and whoever observed the law of the Lord, they butchered, according to the edict of the king.
61. By their power, they did these things to the people of Israel, as they were discovered in the cities, month after month.
62. And on the twenty-fifth day of the month, they sacrificed on that altar which was opposite the high altar.
63. And the women who circumcised their sons were butchered, according to the order of king Antiochus.