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.

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 14:6
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.