Now Razias, one of the ancients of Jerusalem, was accused to Nicanor, a man that was a lover of the city, and of good report, who for his kindness was called the father of the Jews.

Now Razias, one of the ancients of Jerusalem, was accused to Nicanor, a man that was a lover of the city, and of good report, who for his kindness was called the father of the Jews.

2 Maccabees 14:35
Thou, O Lord of all things, who wantest nothing, wast pleased that the temple of thy habitation should be amongst us.

2 Maccabees 14:36
Therefore now, O Lord, the holy of all holies, keep this house for ever undefiled, which was lately cleansed.

2 Maccabees 14:38
This man, for a long time, had held fast his purpose of keeping himself pure in the Jews' religion, and was ready to expose his body and life, that he might persevere therein.

2 Maccabees 14:39
So Nicanor being willing to declare the hatred that he bore the Jews, sent five hundred soldiers to take him.