2 Maccabees 11:33

33 Farewell. The one hundred and forty-eighth year, Xanthicus fifteenth."

2 Maccabees 11:33 In-Context

31 for the Jews to enjoy their own food and laws, just as formerly, and none of them shall be molested in any way for what he may have done in ignorance.

32 And I have also sent Menelaus to encourage you.

33 Farewell. The one hundred and forty-eighth year, Xanthicus fifteenth."

34 The Romans also sent them a letter, which read thus: "Quintus Memmius and Titus Manius, envoys of the Romans, to the people of the Jews, greeting.

35 With regard to what Lysias the kinsman of the king has granted you, we also give consent.