1 Maccabees 8:24 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

But if war arise for Rome first, or any of their confederates in all their dominion,

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If war comes first to Rome or to any of their allies throughout their territory,

But if a war is instituted against the Romans first, or against any of their allies in all their dominions,

But if there come first any war upon the Romans, or any of their confederates, in all their dominions:

But if war is declared first against Rome or any of her allies anywhere,

But if war arises for Rome first, or any of their allies in all their dominion,

You Jewish people must be ready and willing to do all you can, if enemies attack Rome or any of the nations under our rule.