1 Maccabees 10:24

24 I also will write them words of encouragement and promise them honor and gifts, so that I may have their help."

1 Maccabees 10:24 In-Context

22 When Demetrius heard of these things he was distressed 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, so that I may have their help."

25 So he sent a message to them in the following words: "King Demetrius to the nation of the Jews, greetings.

26 Since you have kept your agreement with us and have continued your friendship with us, and have not sided with our enemies, we have heard of it and rejoiced.