Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Also, I know how the rulers along the frontiers of my kingdom are constantly on the lookout for any opportunity that may come along. That is why I have appointed my son Antiochus to succeed me as king. I have frequently entrusted him to your care and recommended him to you when I went on my regular visits to the provinces east of the Euphrates. (He is receiving a copy of the letter which follows.) Contemporary English Version Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Moreover, considering that neighbouring princes, and borderers, wait for opportunities, and expect what shall be the event, I have appointed my son, Antiochus, king, whom I often recommended to many of you, when I went into the higher provinces: and I have written to him what I have joined here below. 2 Maccabees 9:23But considering that my father also, at what time he led an army into the higher countries, appointed who should reign after him: 2 Maccabees 9:24 To the end that if any thing contrary to expectation should fall out, or any bad tidings should be brought, they that were in the countries, knowing to whom the whole government was left, might not be troubled. 2 Maccabees 9:26 I pray you, therefore, and request of you, that, remembering favours both public and private, you will every man of you continue to be faithful to me and to my son. 2 Maccabees 9:27 For I trust that he will behave with moderation and humanity, and following my intentions, will be gracious unto you. Context 2 Maccabees 9…24To the end that if any thing contrary to expectation should fall out, or any bad tidings should be brought, they that were in the countries, knowing to whom the whole government was left, might not be troubled. 25Moreover, considering that neighbouring princes, and borderers, wait for opportunities, and expect what shall be the event, I have appointed my son, Antiochus, king, whom I often recommended to many of you, when I went into the higher provinces: and I have written to him what I have joined here below. 26I pray you, therefore, and request of you, that, remembering favours both public and private, you will every man of you continue to be faithful to me and to my son.… Cross References 2 Maccabees 9:23 But considering that my father also, at what time he led an army into the higher countries, appointed who should reign after him: 2 Maccabees 9:24 To the end that if any thing contrary to expectation should fall out, or any bad tidings should be brought, they that were in the countries, knowing to whom the whole government was left, might not be troubled. 2 Maccabees 9:26 I pray you, therefore, and request of you, that, remembering favours both public and private, you will every man of you continue to be faithful to me and to my son. 2 Maccabees 9:27 For I trust that he will behave with moderation and humanity, and following my intentions, will be gracious unto you. |
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