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This is a copy of the letter which they sent to Onias:
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"Arius, king of the Spartans, to Onias the high priest, greeting.
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It has been found in writing concerning the Spartans and the Jews that they are brethren and are of the family of Abraham.
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And now that we have learned this, please write us concerning your welfare;
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