59 and covenant with them, that they may walk after their own laws, as before; for because of their laws which we abolished they were angered, and did all these things.” (WEB) 60 The speech pleased the king and the princes, and he sent to them to make peace; and they accepted it. (WEB) 61 The king and the princes swore to them. On these conditions, they came out from the stronghold. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 6:59–61
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