For when these all have been punished may be rendered “For when we have killed all these Jews,” “Once every Jew is dead” (Contemporary English Version), or “When we are rid of these people.”

We are sure that for the remaining time the government will be established for ourselves in good order and in the best state may be expressed as “I am certain that the government will always be safe and secure, and in a good condition.”

Quoted with permission from Bullard, Roger A. and Hatton, Howard A. A Handbook on 3-4 Maccabees. (UBS Helps for Translators). Miami: UBS, 2018. For this and other handbooks for translators see here.