16 “Lucius, consul of the Romans, to King Ptolemy, greetings. (WEB) 17 The Jews’ ambassadors came to us as our friends and allies, to renew the old friendship and alliance, being sent from Simon the high priest, and from the people of the Jews. (WEB) 18 Moreover they brought a shield of gold weighing one thousand minas. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 15:16–18
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2 Maccabees 11:33–35
33 Farewell. Written in the one hundred forty-eighth year, on the fifteenth day of Xanthicus.” (WEB) 34 The Romans also sent to them a letter in these words: “Quintus Memmius and Titus Manius, ambassadors of the Romans, to the people of the Jews, greetings. (WEB) 35 In regard to th… (WEB)
1 Maccabees 10:24–26
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1 Maccabees 15:1–3
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1 Maccabees 13:35–37
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1 Maccabees 12:5–7
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1 Maccabees 8:19–21
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1 Maccabees 11:29–31
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1 Maccabees 10:17–19
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