1 Maccabees 12:13-15

Good News Translation

¹³ But we have had one series of troubles after another and have had to fight many wars, because we have been under constant attack by surrounding nations. ¹⁴ During this time of war, we did not wish to trouble you or our other allies and friends, ¹⁵ since we do have the help of the Lord, who has defeated our enemies and rescued us from them.