1 Maccabees 12:16

For this cause we chose Numenius the son of Antiochus, and Antipater the son of Jason, and sent them unto the Romans, to renew the amity that we had with them, and the former league.

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Overview of 1 Maccabees 12:16

Summary

Appointing envoys to renew foreign diplomatic agreements

Event

Selecting envoys for diplomatic mission

Estimated Time Period

c. 150 BC