2 Maccabees 11:28-30

Revised Standard Version

²⁸ If you are well, it is as we desire. We also are in good health. ²⁹ Menela′us has informed us that you wish to return home and look after your own affairs. ³⁰ Therefore those who go home by the thirtieth day of Xan′thicus will have our pledge of friendship and full permission