1 Maccabees 12:13

13 As for us, we have experienced many trials and many wars. The kings around us have waged war against us.

1 Maccabees 12:13 In-Context

11 We remember you constantly on every occasion—at our festivals and on other appropriate days, at the sacrifices that we offer, and in our prayers—as it is right and proper to remember relatives.

12 Furthermore, we rejoice at your success.

13 As for us, we have experienced many trials and many wars. The kings around us have waged war against us.

14 We have not wanted to bother you and our other allies and friends about these wars

15 because we have the help that comes from heaven. So we have been delivered from our enemies, and they have been humbled.