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1 Maccabees 10
1 Maccabees 10:56
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I agree to your proposals, but first meet me at Ptolemais. We can get acquainted there, and I will give you my daughter in marriage."
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54
Now I am ready to make an alliance. Give me your daughter in marriage, and I will give both of you such gifts as you deserve."
55
King Ptolemy replied, "It was a great day when you returned to your country and took the throne of your ancestors.
56
I agree to your proposals, but first meet me at Ptolemais. We can get acquainted there, and I will give you my daughter in marriage."
57
So in the year 162 Ptolemy and his daughter Cleopatra left Egypt and arrived at Ptolemais.
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King Alexander met them, and Ptolemy gave him his daughter in marriage. The wedding was celebrated there in Ptolemais with royal splendor.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.