Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
KJV

1 Maccabees 12:2

He sent letters also to the Lacedemonians, and to other places, for the same purpose.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
He sent letters also to the Lacedemonians, and to other places, for the same purpose.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
He sent letters also to the Lacedemonians, and to other places, for the same purpose.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
He also sent similar letters to the Spartans, and to other places.
World English Bible