1 Maccabees 11:41-43

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised

⁴¹ Now Jonathan sent to King Demetrius the request that he remove the troops of the citadel from Jerusalem, and the troops in the strongholds; for they kept fighting against Israel. ⁴² And Demetrius sent this message back to Jonathan: ‘Not only will I do these things for you and your nation, but I will confer great honour on you and your nation, if I find an opportunity. ⁴³ Now then, you will do well to send me men who will help me, for all my troops have revolted.’