1 Maccabees 15:19-21

Common English Bible

¹⁹ Because of this, we have decided to write to the kings and countries to tell them that they should not seek their harm or make war against them, their cities, or their country, or make alliance with those who war against them. ²⁰ We are pleased to accept the shield. ²¹ Therefore, if any troublemakers have run away to your lands from their country, hand them over to the high priest Simon. Then he can punish them according to Jewish law.