3 Maccabees 6:41

Ptolemy Philopator’s letter

41 The king granted it to them and wrote the following letter on their behalf to the generals in every city, generously stating his deep concern:

3 Maccabees 6:41 In-Context

39 But also during those days the Lord of all gloriously displayed his mercy and brought them through without harm, each and every one.

40 So being well supplied by the king, they feasted until the fourteenth day, on which day they made the petition concerning their return.

41 The king granted it to them and wrote the following letter on their behalf to the generals in every city, generously stating his deep concern: