52 “Since I have returned to my kingdom, and am seated on the throne of my fathers, and have established my dominion, and have overthrown Demetrius, and have taken possession of our country— (WEB) 53 yes, I joined the battle with him, and he and his army were defeated by us, and we sat on the throne of his kingdom— (WEB) 54 now also let’s make friends with one another. Give me now your daughter as my wife. I will be joined with you, and will give both you and her gifts worthy of you.” (WEB)
1 Maccabees 10:52–54
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