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Such then was the end of Antiochus, who was called Epiphanes. (2 Maccabees 10, 9)
Now we will tell what took place under Antiochus Eupator, who was the son of that ungodly man, and will give a brief summary of the principal calamities of the wars. (2 Maccabees 10, 10)
As a result he was accused before Eupator by the king's friends. He heard himself called a traitor at every turn, because he had abandoned Cyprus, which Philometor had entrusted to him, and had gone over to Antiochus Epiphanes. Unable to command the respect due his office, he took poison and ended his life. (2 Maccabees 10, 13)
Very soon after this, Lysias, the king's guardian and kinsman, who was in charge of the government, being vexed at what had happened, (2 Maccabees 11, 1)
and persuaded them to settle everything on just terms, promising that he would persuade the king, constraining him to be their friend. (2 Maccabees 11, 14)
Maccabeus, having regard for the common good, agreed to all that Lysias urged. For the king granted every request in behalf of the Jews which Maccabeus delivered to Lysias in writing. (2 Maccabees 11, 15)
I have informed the king of everything that needed to be brought before him, and he has agreed to what was possible. (2 Maccabees 11, 18)
The king's letter ran thus: "King Antiochus to his brother Lysias, greeting. (2 Maccabees 11, 22)
To the nation the king's letter was as follows: "King Antiochus to the senate of the Jews and to the other Jews, greeting. (2 Maccabees 11, 27)
With regard to what Lysias the kinsman of the king has granted you, we also give consent. (2 Maccabees 11, 35)
But as to the matters which he decided are to be referred to the king, as soon as you have considered them, send some one promptly, so that we may make proposals appropriate for you. For we are on our way to Antioch. (2 Maccabees 11, 36)
When this agreement had been reached, Lysias returned to the king, and the Jews went about their farming. (2 Maccabees 12, 1)
