2 Maccabees 11:19LXX

17John and Abesalom who were sent from you, delivering your writings, requested that I would accomplish those things which were signified by them.

18Therefore whatsoever things could be reported to the king I have represented to him: and he hath granted as much as the matter permitted.

19If therefore you will keep yourselves loyal in affairs, hereafter also I will endeavour to be a means of your good.

20But as concerning other particulars, I have given orders by word both to these, and to them that are sent by me, to commune with you.

21Fare ye well. In the year one hundred and forty-eight, the four and twentieth day of the month of Dioscorus.