1 Maccabees 8:29-31

Common English Bible

²⁹ On these terms, the Romans make a treaty with the Jewish people. ³⁰ If after these terms are in effect and either party determines to add or delete anything, they will do so at their discretion. Any addition or deletion that they may make will be valid.

³¹ Regarding the bad things that King Demetrius is doing to them, we have written to him, “Why have you made your yoke so heavy on our friends and allies the Jews?