2 Maccabees 11:16DRA
Catholic Bible · DRA · Verse 16 of 38
"For there were letters written to the Jews from Lysias, to this effect: Lysias to the people of the Jews, greeting."
In context
14And promised that he would agree to all things that are just, and that he would persuade the king to be their friend.
15Then Machabeus consented to the request of Lysias, providing for the common Food in all things, and whatsoever Machabeus wrote to Lysias concerning the Jews, the king allowed of.
16For there were letters written to the Jews from Lysias, to this effect: Lysias to the people of the Jews, greeting.
17John and Abesalom who were sent from you, delivering your writings, requested that I would accomplish those things which were signified by them.
18Therefore whatsoever things could be reported to the king I have represented to him: and he hath granted as much as the matter permitted.