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

3 Maccabees 1:6

Having vanquished this attempt, the king then decided to proceed to the neighbouring cities, and encourage them.

Parallel Translations

LXX2012View canonical →
Having vanquished this attempt, the king then decided to proceed to the neighbouring cities, and encourage them.
Septuagint in American English (2012)