1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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I Maccabees 11:31 We send you here a copy of the letter which we have written to Lasthenes, our parent, concerning you, that you might know it. 32 King Demetrius to Lasthenes, his parent, greeting.

Parent. Lasthenes had procured him troops, and was made prime minister. But abusing his power, threw his master into many difficulties. (Calmet)