54 And there remained in the holy places a few men, for the famine had prevailed over them. And they were scattered, each one to his own place.
55 Then Lysias heard that Philip, whom king Antiochus had appointed, when he was still alive, to raise his son, Antiochus, and to reign,
56 had returned from Persia and Media, with the army that went with him, and that he sought to take upon himself the affairs of the kingdom.
57 He hurried to go and to say to the king and the commanders of the army: "We are weakened everyday, and our food is limited, and the place that we besiege is strong, and it is incumbent upon us to put the kingdom in order.
58 And so now, let us bestow a pledge to these men, and make peace with them and with all their nation.
59 And let us establish for them that they may walk according to their own laws, just as before. For, because of their laws, which we despised, they have become angry and have done all these things."
60 And the idea was pleasing in the sight of the king and the leaders. And he sent to them to make peace. And they accepted it.