2 Maccabees 11:16-18

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

Lys′ias Makes Peace with the Jews

¹⁶ The letter written to the Jews by Lys′ias was to this effect:

“Lys′ias to the people of the Jews, greeting. ¹⁷ John and Ab′salom, who were sent by you, have delivered your signed communication and have asked about the matters indicated therein. ¹⁸ I have informed the king of everything that needed to be brought before him, and he has agreed to what was possible.