2 While this was going on, a hostile rumor was uttered abroad by men who had banded together to injure the Jewish race. The pretext of their charge was that the Jews kept them away from the ordinances of the law. (WEB) 3 Now the Jews always maintained a feeling of unwavering loyalty toward the kings, (WEB) 4 yet, as they worshiped God and observed his law, they made certain distinctions, and avoided certain things. Hence they appeared hateful to some people, (WEB)
3 Maccabees 3:2–4
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