18
when these men by the false trickery of their evil natures beguile the sincere good will of their sovereigns.
19
"What has been wickedly accomplished through the pestilent behavior of those who exercise authority unworthily, can be seen not so much from the more ancient records which we hand on as from investigation of matters close at hand.
20
For the future we will take care to render our kingdom quiet and peaceable for all men,
21
by changing our methods and always judging what comes before our eyes with more equitable consideration.
22
For Haman, the son of Hammedatha, a Macedonian (really an alien to the Persian blood, and quite devoid of our kindliness), having become our guest,