25 and, moreover, observing how the princes who are along the borders and neighbors to my kingdom watch for opportunities and look for the future event, I have appointed my son Antiochus to be king, whom I often entrusted and commended to most of you when I was hurrying to the upper provinces. I have written to him what is written below. (WEB) 26 I therefore urge you and beg you, having in your remembrance the benefits done to you in common and severally, to preserve your present good will, each of you, toward me and my son. (WEB) 27 For I am persuaded that he in gentleness and kindness will follow my purpose and treat you with moderation and kindness. (WEB)
2 Maccabees 9:25–27
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