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Read›1 Maccabees›Chapter 10
In 4 translations
- KJV
- But with Alexander they were well pleased, because he was the first that entreated of true peace with them, and they were confederate with him always.
- WEB
- They were well pleased with Alexander, because he was the first who spoke words of peace to them, and they were allies with him always.
- DRC
- And their inclinations were towards Alexander, because he had been the chief promoter of peace in their regard, and him they always helped.
- LXXE
- But with Alexander they were well pleased, because he was the first that entreated of true peace with them, and they were confederate with him always.
Original-language editions
- LXX-Br
- Καὶ εὐδόκησαν ἐν Ἀλεξάνδρῳ, ὅτι αὐτὸς ἐγένετο αὐτοῖς ἀρχηγὸς λόγων εἰρηνικῶν, καὶ συνεμάχουν αὐτῷ πάσας τὰς ἡμέρας.