1 Maccabees 10:23-25
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
23 “Why have we allowed Alexander to get ahead of us by gaining the friendship of the Jews and thus strengthening himself? 24 I too will write them encouraging words and offer honors and gifts, so that they may support me.” 25 So he sent them this message: “King Demetrius sends greetings to the Jewish nation.
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