1 Maccabees 7:13

13 Now the Hasideans were the first among the children of Israel who sought peace from them;

1 Maccabees 7:13 In-Context

11 But they gave no heed to their words, for they saw that they had come with a great power.

12 Then there assembled unto Alcimus and Bacchides a company of scribes to request justice.

13 Now the Hasideans were the first among the children of Israel who sought peace from them;

14 for said they, "One who is a priest of the seed of Aaron has come with this army, and he will do us no wrong."

15 So he spoke unto them peaceably, and swore unto them, saying, "We will procure the harm neither of you nor your friends,"