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Unnamed envoys address two Roman representatives in an essay on the reported friendship maintained with allies.
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Historical Library · Deuterocanonical Literature
1 Maccabees 8

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· Greek

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Source edition: lxx-swete-1909

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    1 Maccabees 8:12

    Friends and Fear

    An Alliance with Rome · 1 Maccabees 8

    Story guide: Friendly talks between envoys and Roman representatives give way to anxious listeners reacting to news of Rome’s power.

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    12But with their allies and with those who relied on them they maintained friendship, and they gained control over the kingdoms near and far; and all who heard their name feared them.

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