1 Maccabees 10:22-24

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

²² When Deme′trius heard of these things he was grieved 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, that I may have their help.”