15. The Maccabee consented to Lysias’ proposals, thinking it was best for all involved. Whatever the Maccabee presented in writing to Lysias concerning the Jews, the king granted.
16. This is what Lysias’ letter to the Jews said:
17. Lysias to the Jewish community. Greetings!John and Absalom, the men you sent, gave me the administrative document copied below and made a request concerning its contents.