1 Maccabees 12:12

12 And we rejoice in your glory.

1 Maccabees 12:12 In-Context

10 we have undertaken to send to renew our brotherhood and friendship with you, so that we may not become estranged from you, for considerable time has passed since you sent your letter to us.

11 We therefore remember you constantly on every occasion, both in our feasts and on other appropriate days, at the sacrifices which we offer and in our prayers, as it is right and proper to remember brethren.

12 And we rejoice in your glory.

13 But as for ourselves, many afflictions and many wars have encircled us; the kings round about us have waged war against us.

14 We were unwilling to annoy you and our other allies and friends with these wars,