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So Judas chose Eupolemus son of John son of Accos, and Jason son of Eleazar, and sent them to Rome to establish friendship and alliance,
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and to free themselves from the yoke; for they saw that the kingdom of the Greeks was enslaving Israel completely.
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They went to Rome, a very long journey; and they entered the senate chamber and spoke as follows:
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"Judas, who is also called Maccabeus, and his brothers and the people of the Jews have sent us to you to establish alliance and peace with you, so that we may be enrolled as your allies and friends."
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