2 Maccabees 14:8
Source: Septuagint
8first, verily for the unfeigned care I have of things pertaining to the king; and secondly, even for that I intend the good of mine own citizens: for all our nation is in no small misery through the unadvised dealing of them aforesaid.
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6Those of the Jews that be called Hasideans, whose captain is Judas Maccabeus, nourish war, and are seditious, and will not let the realm be in peace.
7Therefore I, being deprived of mine ancestors’ honor, I mean the high priesthood, am now come hither:
— 2 Maccabees 14:8 —
9Wherefore, O king, seeing thou knowest all these things, be careful for the country, and our nation, which is pressed on every side, according to the clemency that thou readily showest unto all.
10For as long as Judas liveth, it is not possible that the state should be quiet.