10 Some of the neighbors, friends, and business associates of the Jews even called them secretly to an interview, pledged them their assistance, and promised to do their very utmost for them. (WEB) 11 Now the king, elated with his prosperous fortune, and not regarding the superior power of God, but thinking to persevere in his present purpose, wrote the following letter to the prejudice of the Jews: (WEB) 12 “King Ptolemy Philopater, to the commanders and soldiers in Egypt, and in all places, health and happiness! (WEB)
3 Maccabees 3:10–12
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2 Maccabees 9:18–20
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 Je… (WEB)
1 Maccabees 10:24–26
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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)
2 Maccabees 11:15–17
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2 Maccabees 1:1–2
1 The kindred, the Jews who are in Jerusalem and those who are in the country of Judea, send greetings and good peace to the kindred, the Jews who are throughout Egypt. (WEB) 2 May God do good to you, and remember his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, his faithfu… (WEB)
1 Maccabees 15:1–3
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1 Maccabees 12:18–20
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3 Maccabees 6:40–41
40 They feasted upon the king’s provision up to the fourteenth day, then asked to be sent away. (WEB) 41 The king commended them, and wrote the following letter, of magnanimous import for them, to the commanders of every city: (WEB)
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