17. and, beside all this, that he would become a Jew, and would visit every inhabited place, publishing abroad the might of God.
18. But when his sufferings did in no wise cease, for the judgement of God had come upon him in righteousness, having given up all hope of himself, he wrote to the Jews the letter written below, having the nature of a supplication, to this effect:
19. To the worthy Jews, his fellow-citizens, Antiochus, king and general, wishes much joy and health and prosperity.
20. May you⌃ and your children fare well; and your affairs shall be to your mind. Having my hope in heaven,