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" "King Arius of Sparta to Onias the High Priest, greetings.
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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.
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Now that we have discovered this, please send us a report about your situation.
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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.' "
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Jonathan learned that the officers of Demetrius had returned to attack him with an even larger army than before.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.