17 Beside all this, he said that he would become a Jew and would visit every inhabited place, proclaiming the power of God. (WEB) 18 But when his sufferings did in no way cease, for the judgment of God had come upon him in righteousness, having given up all hope for himself, he wrote to the Jews the letter written below, having the nature of a supplication, to this effect: (WEB) 19 “To the worthy Jewish citizens, Antiochus, king and general, wishes much joy and health and prosperity. (WEB)
2 Maccabees 9:17–19
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2 Maccabees 11:26–28
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 a… (WEB)
1 Maccabees 10:24–26
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1 Maccabees 15:1–3
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3 Maccabees 3:10–12
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2 Maccabees 11:15–17
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Acts 23:24–26
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Judith 9:13–14
13 Make my speech and deceit to be their wound and bruise, who intend hard things against your covenant, your holy house, the top of Zion, and the house of the possession of your children. (WEB) 14 Make every nation and tribe of yours to know that you are God, the God of… (WEB)
1 Maccabees 12:18–20
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