1 Maccabees 12:21-23

Good News Translation

²¹ We have found a document about the Spartans and the Jews indicating that we are related and that both of our nations are descended from Abraham. ²² Now that we have discovered this, please send us a report about your situation. ²³ In reply, we will send you a letter indicating that we are willing to share our possessions, including cattle and property, if you will do the same. We have given orders to our ambassadors to give you a full report about these matters.