Treasury of Scripture Knowledge It hath seemed good therefore to us, to write to the kings and countries, that they should do them no harm, nor fight against them, their cities, or countries: and that they should give no aid to them that fight against them. 1 Maccabees 15:17The ambassadors of the Jews, our friends, came to us, to renew the former friendship and alliance, being sent from Simon, the high priest, and the people of the Jews. 1 Maccabees 15:18 And they brought also a shield of gold of a thousand pounds. 1 Maccabees 15:20 And it hath seemed good to us to receive the shield of them. 1 Maccabees 15:21 If, therefore, any pestilent men are fled out of their country to you, deliver them to Simon, the high priest, that he may punish them according to their law. Context 1 Maccabees 15…18And they brought also a shield of gold of a thousand pounds. 19It hath seemed good therefore to us, to write to the kings and countries, that they should do them no harm, nor fight against them, their cities, or countries: and that they should give no aid to them that fight against them. 20And it hath seemed good to us to receive the shield of them.… Cross References 1 Maccabees 15:17 The ambassadors of the Jews, our friends, came to us, to renew the former friendship and alliance, being sent from Simon, the high priest, and the people of the Jews. 1 Maccabees 15:18 And they brought also a shield of gold of a thousand pounds. 1 Maccabees 15:20 And it hath seemed good to us to receive the shield of them. 1 Maccabees 15:21 If, therefore, any pestilent men are fled out of their country to you, deliver them to Simon, the high priest, that he may punish them according to their law. |
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