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And Jonathan went to meet the king at Joppa with glory, and they greeted one another, and they stayed there. (1 Maccabees 11, 6)
And Jonathan went with the king as far as the river, which is called Eleutherus. And he returned to Jerusalem. (1 Maccabees 11, 7)
In those days, Jonathan gathered together those who were in Judea, in order to fight against the stronghold that was in Jerusalem. And they made many machines of war against it. (1 Maccabees 11, 20)
And so, certain men of iniquity, who hated their own people, went forth to king Demetrius, and they reported to him that Jonathan was besieging the stronghold. (1 Maccabees 11, 21)
And when he heard it, he became angry. And immediately he came to Ptolemais, and he wrote to Jonathan that he should not besiege the stronghold, but that he should meet with him promptly, for a discussion. (1 Maccabees 11, 22)
But when Jonathan heard this, he ordered them to besiege it. And he chose some from the elders of Israel and from the priests, and he put himself in danger. (1 Maccabees 11, 23)
And Jonathan requested of the king that he would make Judea free from tribute, along with the three districts, and Samaria, and its confines. And he promised him three hundred talents. (1 Maccabees 11, 28)
And the king consented. And he wrote letters to Jonathan about all these things, continuing in this way: (1 Maccabees 11, 29)
“King Demetrius to his brother Jonathan, and to the nation of the Jews: greetings. (1 Maccabees 11, 30)
Now, therefore, take care to make a copy of these things, and let it be given to Jonathan and set upon the holy mountain, in an honorable place.’ ” (1 Maccabees 11, 37)
And Jonathan sent to king Demetrius, so that he would cast out those who were in the stronghold in Jerusalem and those who were with the garrisons, because they fought against Israel. (1 Maccabees 11, 41)
And Demetrius sent to Jonathan, saying: “I will not only do this for you and your people, but I will elevate your glory and your nation, when opportunity shall serve. (1 Maccabees 11, 42)