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when Jonathan, hearing of it, sent envoys to offer peace, and an exchange of prisoners. (1 Maccabees 9, 70)
Here, then, was the whole realm at peace under Demetrius’ rule, nor any rival had he; what must he do but disband all his soldiers and send them home, except the foreign troops he had levied from the islands out at sea? Bitterly they hated him for it, the men who had served under his fathers; (1 Maccabees 11, 38)
Demetrius, now firmly established on the throne, his dominions all at peace, (1 Maccabees 11, 52)
here was Jonathan’s brother Simon taking his place, and offering battle. Envoys were sent out to make his excuses: (1 Maccabees 13, 14)
Fit be they for such enrolment, Jews shall be enrolled in our armies, and ever between us and you let there be peace! (1 Maccabees 13, 40)
Thus, during Simon’s days, the whole land of Juda was at peace. Ever his people’s good sought he, and ever by willing hearts was obeyed and honoured. (1 Maccabees 14, 4)
here was the gateway burnt to the ground, here were innocent lives forfeited. Cried we upon the Lord, and all our prayers were answered; burnt-sacrifice and bloodless offering were made, lamps lighted, and loaves set forth in the temple as of old! (2 Maccabees 1, 8)
Here was the public peace much endangered; here was Apollonius, the governor of Coelesyria and Phoenice, adding fuel to the flame of Simon’s malice;✻ what marvel if Onias had recourse to the king? (2 Maccabees 4, 4)
So, before aught else was done, he sent word to the towns on the sea-coast, crying a sale of Jewish captives, and offering them at ninety for the talent; so little did he guess what divine vengeance was to overtake him. (2 Maccabees 8, 11)
offering to conclude honourable terms with them, and secure them the king’s friendship. (2 Maccabees 11, 14)
Now that our father has found his place among the gods, it is for us to see that our subjects live at peace, and go quietly about their business. (2 Maccabees 11, 23)
It was the common wish of their fellow-citizens; how should the Jews gainsay it? They were lovers of peace, and cause for suspicion had none. Yet once they were on the high seas, they were cast overboard and drowned, a full two hundred of them. (2 Maccabees 12, 4)
