2 Maccabees 11:36-38

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³⁶ But as to the matters that he decided are to be referred to the king, as soon as you have considered them, send someone promptly so that we may make proposals appropriate for you, for we are on our way to Antioch.^{(A) 37} Therefore make haste and send messengers so that we may have your judgment. ³⁸ Farewell. The one hundred forty-eighth year, Xanthicus fifteenth.”^(B)