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As we are about to celebrate the purification of the Temple on the twenty-fifth day of Chislev, it seems good to us to inform you, so that you, too, may celebrate the Feast of Tents and remember the fire that appeared when Nehemiah, who built the Temple and the altar, offered sacrifices. (2 Maccabees 1, 18)
This was their prayer: "Lord, Lord God, Creator of all things, dreadful and strong, just and merciful, you alone are good and are King, (2 Maccabees 1, 24)
So Onias went to the king, not to accuse his fellow citizens, but for the good of the whole nation. (2 Maccabees 4, 5)
Everyone prayed that these apparitions would be an announcement of something good about to happen. (2 Maccabees 5, 4)
The Temple was profaned by the orgies of the pagans who went there to have a good time with prostitutes, and had intercourse in the sacred enclosures. And besides, they brought into the Temple things not permitted by the Law; (2 Maccabees 6, 4)
They seized the money of those who had come to buy the Jews, and pursued them for a good while. But it was nearly evening, (2 Maccabees 8, 25)
"To the honorable Jews, our citizens, good health, prosperity and all good things from the king and general, Antiochus. (2 Maccabees 9, 19)
I am sure that following my own policies of moderation and humanity, he shall live in good accord with you." (2 Maccabees 9, 27)
When the men of Maccabeus learned that Lysias had begun laying siege to their strong cities, they prayed to the Lord together with all the people, with tears and lamentations, that the Lord might send a good angel to save Israel. (2 Maccabees 11, 6)
Maccabeus, thinking of the common good of all, accepted Lysias' offer of peace. And in fact, the king granted all the demands that Maccabeus had presented to Lysias in writing. (2 Maccabees 11, 15)
Therefore, if you maintain your good will toward the State, I will also try in the future to work in your favor. (2 Maccabees 11, 19)
If you enjoy good health, we are happy for you; we ourselves are also well. (2 Maccabees 11, 28)
