1 Maccabees 10:25

²³What have we done, that Alexander hath prevented us in making amity with the Jews to strengthen himself?

²⁴I also will write unto them words of encouragement, and promise them dignities and gifts, that I may have their aid.

— 1 Maccabees 10:25 —

²⁶Whereas ye have kept covenants with us, and continued in our friendship, not joining yourselves with our enemies, we have heard hereof, and are glad.

²⁷Wherefore now continue ye still to be faithful unto us, and we will well recompense you for the things ye do in our behalf,