1 Maccabees 12:13

13 But as for ourselves, many trials and many wars have encircled us; the kings around us have waged war against us.

1 Maccabees 12:13 In-Context

11 We therefore remember you constantly on every occasion, both at our festivals and on other appropriate days, at the sacrifices that we offer and in our prayers, as it is right and proper to remember brothers.
12 And we rejoice in your glory.
13 But as for ourselves, many trials and many wars have encircled us; the kings around us have waged war against us.
14 We were unwilling to annoy you and our other allies and friends with these wars,
15 for we have the help that comes from Heaven for our aid, and so we were delivered from our enemies, and our enemies were humbled.
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