2 Maccabees 9:25-27

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

²⁵ Moreover, considering that neighbouring princes and borderers wait for opportunities, and expect what shall be the event, I have appointed my son Antiochus king, whom I often recommended to many of you, when I went into the higher provinces: and I have written to him what I have joined here below.

²⁶ I pray you therefore, and request of you, that remembering favours both public and private, you will every man of you continue to be faithful to me and to my son.

²⁷ For I trust that he will behave with moderation and humanity, and following my intentions, will be gracious unto you.