4 Maccabees 15:26

26 this mother held two ballots, one bearing death and the other deliverance for her children.

4 Maccabees 15:26 In-Context

24 Although she witnessed the destruction of seven children and the ingenious and various rackings, this noble mother disregarded all these because of faith in God.

25 For as in the council chamber of her own soul she saw mighty advocates—nature, family, parental love, and the rackings of her children—

26 this mother held two ballots, one bearing death and the other deliverance for her children.

27 She did not approve the deliverance that would preserve the seven sons for a short time,

28 but as the daughter of God-fearing Abraham she remembered his fortitude.