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Eupolemus speaks to the Roman council while Jason stands beside him.
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Historical Library · Deuterocanonical Literature
1 Maccabees 8

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Source edition: lxx-swete-1909

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    1 Maccabees 8:20

    The Envoys Speak

    An Alliance with Rome · 1 Maccabees 8

    Story guide: Eupolemus and Jason address the seated council, presenting the request to be enrolled as allies and friends.

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    20Judas, who is also called Maccabeus, and his brothers and the multitude of the Jews sent us to you, to establish an alliance and peace with you, and to have us enrolled as your allies and friends.

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