26 You will therefore do well to send messengers to them and give them the right hand of friendship, that they, knowing our mind, may be of good heart, and gladly occupy themselves with the conduct of their own affairs.” (WEB) 27 And to the nation, the king’s letter was as follows: “King Antiochus to the senate of the Jews and to the other Jews, greetings. (WEB) 28 If you are all well, it is as we desire. We ourselves also are in good health. (WEB)
2 Maccabees 11:26–28
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