Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Principally indeed out of fidelity to the king's interests, but in the next place also to provide for the good of my countrymen: for all our nation suffereth much from the evil proceedings of these men. 2 Maccabees 14:6He answered thereunto: They among the Jews that are called Assideans, of whom Judas Machabeus is captain, nourish wars, and raise seditions, and will not suffer the realm to be in peace. 2 Maccabees 14:7 For I also being deprived of my ancestor's glory (I mean of the high priesthood) am now come hither: 2 Maccabees 14:9 Wherefore, O king, seeing thou knowest all these things, take care, I beseech thee, both of the country, and of our nation, according to thy humanity which is known to all men. 2 Maccabees 14:10 For as long as Judas liveth it is not possible that the state should be quiet. Context 2 Maccabees 14…7For I also being deprived of my ancestor's glory (I mean of the high priesthood) am now come hither: 8Principally indeed out of fidelity to the king's interests, but in the next place also to provide for the good of my countrymen: for all our nation suffereth much from the evil proceedings of these men. 9Wherefore, O king, seeing thou knowest all these things, take care, I beseech thee, both of the country, and of our nation, according to thy humanity which is known to all men.… Cross References 2 Maccabees 14:6 He answered thereunto: They among the Jews that are called Assideans, of whom Judas Machabeus is captain, nourish wars, and raise seditions, and will not suffer the realm to be in peace. 2 Maccabees 14:7 For I also being deprived of my ancestor's glory (I mean of the high priesthood) am now come hither: 2 Maccabees 14:9 Wherefore, O king, seeing thou knowest all these things, take care, I beseech thee, both of the country, and of our nation, according to thy humanity which is known to all men. 2 Maccabees 14:10 For as long as Judas liveth it is not possible that the state should be quiet. |
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