23 heard that Philip who had been left as chancellor in Antioch had become reckless, was confounded, made to the Jews an overture of peace, submitted himself and swore to acknowledge all their rights, came to terms with them and offered sacrifice, honored the sanctuary and the place, (WEB) 24 showed kindness and graciously received Maccabaeus, left Hegemonides governor from Ptolemais even to the Gerrenians, (WEB) 25 and came to Ptolemais. The men of Ptolemais were displeased at the treaty, for they had exceedingly great indignation against the Jews. They desired to annul the articles of the agreement. (WEB)
2 Maccabees 13:23–25
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2 Maccabees 14:18–20
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1 Maccabees 10:59–61
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1 Maccabees 11:23–25
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2 Maccabees 10:11–13
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1 Maccabees 9:69–71
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2 Maccabees 11:14–16
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