They encountered the Nabateans, who greeted them in peace and related all that had happened to their people in Gilead:

So he came to Judas, and they greeted each other peaceably. But the enemy was preparing to kidnap Judas.

Nicanor threatens the temple

After these events, Nicanor went up to Mount Zion. Some priests from the sanctuary and some of the elders of the people came out to greet him peacefully. They pointed out to him the entirely burned offering that was being offered on behalf of the king.

King Alexander to his brother Jonathan. Greetings!

So he sent a message to them: King Demetrius to the nation of the Jews. Greetings!

Jonathan met the king at Joppa with great ceremony. They greeted each other and spent the night there.

King Demetrius to his brother Jonathan and to the nation of the Jews. Greetings!

Greetings from King Demetrius to his father Lasthenes.

The high priest Jonathan, the senate of the nation, the priests, and the rest of the Jewish people. To their brothers the Spartans. Greetings!

We have told them to go to you as well and greet you and deliver to you this letter from us concerning the renewal of our family ties.

King Arius of the Spartans. To the high priest Onias. Greetings!

King Demetrius. To Simon, the high priest and advisor of kings, and to the elders and nation of the Jews. Greetings!

This is a copy of the letter that the Spartans sent: The rulers of the Spartans, with the city. To the high priest Simon, the elders, the priests, and the rest of the Jewish people, our brothers and sisters. Greetings!

King Antiochus to Simon the high priest and ruler, and to the nation of the Jews. Greetings!

Lucius, consul of the Romans. To King Ptolemy. Greetings!