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first because I am genuinely concerned for the interests of the king, and second because I have regard also for my compatriots. For through the folly of those whom I have mentioned our whole nation is now in no small misfortune.
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Since you are acquainted, O king, with the details of this matter, may it please you to take thought for our country and our hard-pressed nation with the gracious kindness that you show to all.
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For as long as Judas lives, it is impossible for the government to find peace."
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When he had said this, the rest of the king's Friends, who were hostile to Judas, quickly inflamed Demetrius still more.
12
He immediately chose Nicanor, who had been in command of the elephants, appointed him governor of Judea, and sent him off
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