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As for us, we have experienced many trials and many wars. The kings around us have waged war against us.
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We have not wanted to bother you and our other allies and friends about these wars
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because we have the help that comes from heaven. So we have been delivered from our enemies, and they have been humbled.
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Therefore, we chose Numenius, Antiochus' son, and Antipater, Jason's son, and sent them to Rome to renew our former friendship and alliance with them.