1 Maccabees 10:13-29
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13 Insomuch as every man left his place, and went into his own country.
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14 Only at Bethsura certain of those that had forsaken the law and the commandments remained still: for it was their place of refuge.
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15 Now when king Alexander had heard what promises Demetrius had sent unto Jonathan: when also it was told him of the battles and noble acts which he and his brethren had done, and of the pains that they had endured,
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16 He said, Shall we find such another man? now therefore we will make him our friend and confederate.
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17 Upon this he wrote a letter, and sent it unto him, according to these words, saying,
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18 King Alexander to his brother Jonathan sendeth greeting:
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19 We have heard of thee, that thou art a man of great power, and meet to be our friend.
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20 Wherefore now this day we ordain thee to be the high priest of thy nation, and to be called the king's friend; (and therewithal he sent him a purple robe and a crown of gold:) and require thee to take our part, and keep friendship with us.
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21 So in the seventh month of the hundred and sixtieth year, at the feast of the tabernacles, Jonathan put on the holy robe, and gathered together forces, and provided much armour.
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22 Whereof when Demetrius heard, he was very sorry, and said,
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23 What have we done, that Alexander hath prevented us in making amity with the Jews to strengthen himself?
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24 I also will write unto them words of encouragement, and promise them dignities and gifts, that I may have their aid.
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25 He sent unto them therefore to this effect: King Demetrius unto the people of the Jews sendeth greeting:
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26 Whereas ye have kept covenants with us, and continued in our friendship, not joining yourselves with our enemies, we have heard hereof, and are glad.
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27 Wherefore now continue ye still to be faithful unto us, and we will well recompense you for the things ye do in our behalf,
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28 And will grant you many immunities, and give you rewards.
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29 And now do I free you, and for your sake I release all the Jews, from tributes, and from the customs of salt, and from crown taxes,