2 Maccabees 2:13

13 The same things are reported in the records and in the memoirs of Nehemiah, and also that he founded a library and collected the books about the kings and prophets, and the writings of David, and letters of kings about votive offerings.

2 Maccabees 2:13 In-Context

11 And Moses said, "They were consumed because the sin offering had not been eaten."

12 Likewise Solomon also kept the eight days.

13 The same things are reported in the records and in the memoirs of Nehemiah, and also that he founded a library and collected the books about the kings and prophets, and the writings of David, and letters of kings about votive offerings.

14 In the same way Judas also collected all the books that had been lost on account of the war which had come upon us, and they are in our possession.

15 So if you have need of them, send people to get them for you.