16 We chose therefore Numenius the son of Antiochus and Antipater the son of Jason, and have sent them to the Romans, to renew the friendship that we had with them, and the former alliance. (WEB) 17 We commanded them therefore to go also to you, and to salute you, and to deliver you our letters concerning the renewing of friendship and our brotherhood. (WEB) 18 And now you will do well if you give us a reply.” (WEB)
1 Maccabees 12:16–18
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2 Maccabees 11:25–27
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1 Maccabees 12:9–11
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1 Maccabees 15:16–18
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1 Maccabees 6:57–59
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2 Maccabees 11:36–38
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1 Maccabees 12:2–4
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1 Maccabees 8:19–21
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1 Maccabees 12:21–23
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