16. “From Lucius, consul of the Romans, to King Ptolemy, greetings.
17. A delegation from our friends and allies the Jews has come to us to renew the earlier treaty of friendship and alliance. They were sent by the High Priest Simon and the Jewish people,
18. and they have brought as a gift a gold shield weighing 500 kilogrammes.
19. So we have decided to write to various kings and countries urging them not to harm the Jews, their towns, or their country in any way. They must not make war against the Jews or give support to those who attack them.