2 Maccabees 11:21

21 May all go well with you. Dated the twenty-fourth day of the month of Dioscorinthius in the year 148."

2 Maccabees 11:21 In-Context

19 If you continue to be loyal to the government, I will do everything I can in the future to benefit your nation.

20 I have instructed your representatives and mine to meet with you to discuss the details of these matters.

21 May all go well with you. Dated the twenty-fourth day of the month of Dioscorinthius in the year 148."

22 Here is a copy of the King's letter: "King Antiochus to the honorable Lysias, greetings.

23 Now that my father has gone to be with the gods, I want the subjects of my kingdom to conduct their own affairs without interference.

Footnotes

• [a] the year 148: [This corresponds to 164 B.C.]