7. Long ago a letter was sent to the high priest Onias from Arius, who then reigned over you, stating that you are our brothers, as the attached copy shows.
8. Onias welcomed the envoy with honor and received the letter, which spoke clearly of alliance and friendship.
9. Though we have no need of these things, since we have for our encouragement the holy books that are in our possession,
10. we have ventured to send word to you for the renewal of brotherhood and friendship, lest we become strangers to you; a long time has passed since you sent your message to us.