13. But as he was a man not void of understanding, weighing with himself the defeat which had befallen him, and considering that the Hebrews could not be overcome, because the Almighty God fought on their side, he sent again to them,
14. and persuaded them to come to terms on condition that all their rights were acknowledged, and promised that he would also persuade the king to become their friend.
15. And Maccabaeus gave consent upon all the conditions which Lysias proposed to him, being careful of the common good; for whatever requests Maccabaeus delivered in writing to Lysias concerning the Jews the king allowed.
16. For the letters written to the Jews from Lysias were to this effect: Lysias to the people of the Jews, greeting.
17. John and Absalom, who were sent from you, having delivered the petition written below, made request concerning the things signified therein.
18. What things soever therefore had need to be brought before the king I declared to him, and what things were possible he allowed.
19. If then you⌃ will preserve your good will toward the state, henceforward also will I endeavor to contribute to your good.