2 Maccabees 15:38
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So these things being done with relation to Nicanor, and from that time the city being possessed by the Hebrews, I also will here make an end of my narration.

2 Maccabees 15:36
And they all ordained by a common decree, by no means to let this day pass without solemnity:

2 Maccabees 15:37
But to celebrate the thirteenth day of the month of Adar, called in the Syrian language, the day before Mardochias' day.

2 Maccabees 15:39
Which if I have done well, and as it becometh the history, it is what I desired: but if not so perfectly, it must be pardoned me.

2 Maccabees 15:40
For as it is hurtful to drink always wine, or always water, but pleasant to use sometimes the one, and sometimes the other: so if the speech be always nicely framed, it will not be grateful to the readers. But here it shall be ended.

Context
2 Maccabees 15
37But to celebrate the thirteenth day of the month of Adar, called in the Syrian language, the day before Mardochias' day. 38So these things being done with relation to Nicanor, and from that time the city being possessed by the Hebrews, I also will here make an end of my narration. 39Which if I have done well, and as it becometh the history, it is what I desired: but if not so perfectly, it must be pardoned me.…
Cross References
2 Maccabees 15:36
And they all ordained by a common decree, by no means to let this day pass without solemnity:

2 Maccabees 15:37
But to celebrate the thirteenth day of the month of Adar, called in the Syrian language, the day before Mardochias' day.

2 Maccabees 15:39
Which if I have done well, and as it becometh the history, it is what I desired: but if not so perfectly, it must be pardoned me.

2 Maccabees 15:40
For as it is hurtful to drink always wine, or always water, but pleasant to use sometimes the one, and sometimes the other: so if the speech be always nicely framed, it will not be grateful to the readers. But here it shall be ended.



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2 Maccabees 15:37
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