2 Maccabees 7:25

25 But the boy paid no attention to him, so Antiochus tried to persuade the boy's mother to talk him into saving his life,

2 Maccabees 7:25 In-Context

23 It was God who did it, God who created the universe, the human race, and all that exists. He is merciful and he will give you back life and breath again, because you love his laws more than you love yourself."

24 Antiochus was sure that the mother was making fun of him, so he did his best to convince her youngest son to abandon the traditions of his ancestors. He promised not only to make the boy rich and famous, but to place him in a position of authority and to give him the title "Friend of the King."

25 But the boy paid no attention to him, so Antiochus tried to persuade the boy's mother to talk him into saving his life,

26 and after much persuasion she agreed to do so.

27 Leaning over her son, she fooled the cruel tyrant by saying in her native language, "My son, have pity on me. Remember that I carried you in my womb for nine months and nursed you for three years. I have taken care of you and looked after all your needs up to the present day.