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2 Maccabees 1 — Chapter 1

2 Maccabees · Restored Names Edition · first paragraph

1The brothers, the Yahudim (Jews) that be at Jerusalem and in the land of Judea, wish to the brothers, the Yahudim (Jews) that are throughout Egypt health and peace:

2Yahuah (God) be gracious to you, and remember his covenant that he made with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, his faithful servants;

3And give you all an heart to serve him, and to do his will, with a good courage and a willing mind;

4And open your hearts in his law and commandments, and send you peace,

5And hear your prayers, and be at one with you, and never forsake you in time of trouble.

6And now we be here praying for you.

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