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1 Maccabees 10:53-55
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
1 Maccabees 10:53-55
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
53 I met him in battle, and he and his army were crushed by us, and we have taken our seat on the throne of his kingdom— 54 now therefore let us establish friendship with one another; give me now your daughter as my wife, and I will become your son-in-law and will make gifts to you and to her in keeping with your position.”
55 Ptolemy the king replied and said, “Happy was the day on which you returned to the land of your ancestors and took your seat on the throne of their kingdom.
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