1 Maccabees 10:22-24

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

²² When Demetrius heard of these things he was distressed and said, ²³ “What is this that we have done? Alexander has gotten ahead of us in forming a friendship with the Jews to strengthen himself. ²⁴ I also will write them words of encouragement and promise them honor and gifts, so that I may have their help.”