1 Maccabees 10:24

24 I also will write unto them words of encouragement and promise them dignities and gifts, that I may have their aid."

1 Maccabees 10:24 In-Context

22 When Demetrius heard thereof, he was very sorry and said,

23 "What have we done that Alexander hath preceded us in making amity with the Jews to strengthen himself?

24 I also will write unto them words of encouragement and promise them dignities and gifts, that I may have their aid."

25 He sent unto him therefore to this effect: "King Demetrius unto the people of the Jews sendeth greeting:

26 Whereas you have kept covenants with us and continued in our friendship, not joining yourselves with our enemies, we have heard hereof and are glad.