1 Maccabees 12:19

19 And this is the copy of the letter which Arius sent to Onias.

1 Maccabees 12:19 In-Context

17 We commanded them also to go unto you, and to salute you and to deliver you our letters concerning the renewing of our brotherhood.

18 Therefore now ye shall do well to give us an answer thereto.

19 And this is the copy of the letter which Arius sent to Onias.

20 Arius, king of the Lacedemonians to Onias the high priest, greeting:

21 It is found in writing that the Lacedemonians and Jews are brethren, and that they are of the stock of Abraham.