1 Maccabees 12:8

8 At that time Onias treated the ambassador who was sent honorably, and received the letters wherein declaration was made of the league and friendship.

1 Maccabees 12:8 In-Context

6 Jonathan the high priest and the elders of the nation and the priests, and the others of the Jews, unto the Lacedemonians their brethren send greeting:

7 There were letters sent in times past unto Onias the high priest from Arius, who reigned then among you, to signify that you are our brethren as the copy here underwritten doth specify.

8 At that time Onias treated the ambassador who was sent honorably, and received the letters wherein declaration was made of the league and friendship.

9 Therefore also albeit we need none of these things, for we have the holy books of Scripture in our hands to comfort us

10 we have nevertheless attempted to send unto you for the renewing of brotherhood and friendship, lest we should become strangers unto you altogether; for a long time has passed since you sent unto us.