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1 Maccabees 12:13 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" But as for ourselves, many afflictions and many wars have encompassed us, and the kings who are around us have fought against us. "

1 Maccabees 12:13

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11 We therefore at all times without ceasing, both in our feasts, and on the other convenient days, remember you in the sacrifices which we offer, and in our prayers, as it is right and proper to be mindful of kindred.

12 Moreover, we are glad for your glory.

13 But as for ourselves, many afflictions and many wars have encompassed us, and the kings who are around us have fought against us.

14 We were unwilling to be troublesome to you, and to the rest of our allies and friends, in these wars;

15 for we have the help which is from heaven to help us, and we have been delivered from our enemies, and our enemies have been humbled.

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1 Maccabees 12:1

"Jonathan saw that the time was favorable for him, so he chose men and sent them to Rome to confirm and renew the friendship that they had with them."

1 Maccabees 12:2

"He also sent similar letters to the Spartans, and to other places."

1 Maccabees 12:3

"They went to Rome, entered into the senate house, and said, “Jonathan the high priest and the nation of the Jews have sent us to renew for them the friendship and the alliance, as in former time.”"

1 Maccabees 12:4

"They gave them letters to the men in every place, that they should provide safe conduct for them on their way to the land of Judah."

1 Maccabees 12:5

"This is the copy of the letters which Jonathan wrote to the Spartans:"

1 Maccabees 12:6

"“Jonathan the high priest, and the senate of the nation, and the priests, and the rest of the people of the Jews, to their kindred the Spartans, greetings."

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