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but ere long opportunity was given him of carrying out his impious design. He was called into counsel by Demetrius himself, and asked what resources the Jews had, or what purposes in view, that gave them such confidence. (2 Maccabees 14, 5)
first, the loyalty I have to the king’s own interest, but not less, the love of my own fellow-countrymen; by the false aims of a faction the whole of our race is brought into utter misery. (2 Maccabees 14, 8)
Do but satisfy thyself, my lord king, that all is as I have said, and then, with that kindliness the world knows so well, take order concerning the country and its inhabitants. (2 Maccabees 14, 9)
But Nicanor had heard much about the valour of Judas’ men, and how nobly they fought in their country’s quarrel; no wonder if he shrank from the arbitrament of the sword, (2 Maccabees 14, 18)
and you may be sure Judas had armed men posted in waiting, to forestall any sudden treachery on the enemy’s part; but their parleys ended happily enough. (2 Maccabees 14, 22)
But the Jews gainsaid him; for there were Jews that fought, unwillingly enough, under his orders. What, said they, wouldst thou fight beast-fashion, without mercy? This holy day respect thou needs must, in his honour that is God all-seeing. (2 Maccabees 15, 2)
And for his men he had the same encouragement; let them never be daunted by the onslaught of the heathen, but rather bethink them of heaven’s mercies in time past, and look to God Omnipotent for victory. (2 Maccabees 15, 8)
Thus it was his care to arm them, not with shield or spear for their defence, but with excellent words of good cheer.A dream of his he told them, most worthy of credence, that brought comfort to one and all. (2 Maccabees 15, 11)
Then he was ware of another, a man of great age and reverence, nothing about him but was most worshipful; (2 Maccabees 15, 13)
But Judas and his company went to meet them calling still upon God for his succour; (2 Maccabees 15, 26)
None but praised the Lord of heaven at the sight; Blessed be the Lord, they cried, that has kept his house undefiled still! (2 Maccabees 15, 34)
Nothing but wine to take, nothing but water, thy health forbids; vary thy drinking,✻ and thou shalt find content. So it is with reading; if the book be too nicely polished at every point, it grows wearisome. So here we will have done with it. (2 Maccabees 15, 40)
