1 Maccabees 12:20-22

New Catholic Bible

²⁰ “Arius, the king of the Spartans, sends greetings to Onias the high priest. ²¹ A document has been uncovered that states that the Spartans and the Jews are brothers, both being descended from Abraham. ²² And now that we have learned of this, we ask that you write to us with news of your welfare.