OLD TESTAMENT

2 Maccabees 9:19

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“To the worthy Jewish citizens, Antiochus, king and general, wishes much joy and health and prosperity.

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Verse 19. Subjects. Lit. “citizens.” Bible.—Similar addresses (verse 20.) were sent by the emperors to the Romans; and by Cæsar and Anthony to their allies. Jos. Ant. xiv. 17. and 22. Tull. Epist.

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