1 Maccabees 15:20-22
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
20 We have also decided to accept the shield from them. 21 If, then, any troublemakers from their country take refuge with you, hand them over to Simon the high priest, so that he may punish them according to their law.”
22 The consul sent identical letters to Kings Demetrius, Attalus,[a] Ariarthes and Arsaces;
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