1 Maccabees 7:13

13 The Hasideans were the first among the Israelites to seek peace with them.

1 Maccabees 7:13 In-Context

11 But they ignored the messengers because they saw that they had come with a large military force.

12 Then a group of legal experts came before Alcimus and Bacchides to ask for just terms.

13 The Hasideans were the first among the Israelites to seek peace with them.

14 They said, "A priest who is descended from Aaron has come with the army, and he won't harm us."

15 Alcimus spoke peaceably to them and made a pledge to them: "We won't seek to injure you or your friends."