1 Maccabees 11:41-43

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

⁴¹ And Jonathan sent to king Demetrius, desiring that he would cast out them that were in the castle in Jerusalem, and those that were in the strong holds: because they fought against Israel.

⁴² And Demetrius sent to Jonathan, saying: I will not only do this for thee, and for thy people, but I will greatly honour thee, and thy nation, when opportunity shall serve.

⁴³ Now therefore thou shalt do well if thou send me men to help me: for all my army is gone from me.