2 Maccabees 14:9-11

New Catholic Bible

⁹ When you have ascertained the truth of these facts, O king, may it please you to make provision for the welfare of our country and our oppressed people, exhibiting the same gracious kindness that you extend to all. ¹⁰ For as long as Judas remains alive, it will be impossible for the state to enjoy the condition of peace.”

¹¹ When he had said this, the rest of the King’s Friends, all of whom were hostile to Judas, added further fuel to the fire, inflaming the anger of Demetrius even more.