1 Maccabees 12:20-22

Revised Standard Version

²⁰ “Ari′us, king of the Spartans, to Oni′as the high priest, greeting. ²¹ It has been found in writing concerning the Spartans and the Jews that they are brethren and are of the family of Abraham. ²² And now that we have learned this, please write us concerning your welfare;