1 Maccabees 12:13

13 As for ourselves, we have had great troubles and wars on every side, forasmuch as the kings that are round about us have fought against us.

1 Maccabees 12:13 In-Context

11 We therefore, at all times without ceasing, both in our feasts and other designated days, do remember you in the sacrifices which we offer and in our prayers, as it is proper and as it becometh us to think upon our brethren.

12 And we are very glad for your honor.

13 As for ourselves, we have had great troubles and wars on every side, forasmuch as the kings that are round about us have fought against us.

14 However that be, we would not be troublesome unto you, nor to others of our confederates and friends in these wars;

15 for we have help from heaven that succoreth us, so that we are delivered from our enemies, and our enemies are brought underfoot.