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.

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.