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So Jonathan put on the sacred garments in the seventh month of the year 160 at the Festival of Booths. He recruited troops and equipped them with abundant weapons.
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When Demetrius heard about these things he was distressed. He said,
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"What have we done? Alexander has moved more quickly in forming a friendship with the Jews to strengthen himself.
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I'll also write them words of encouragement and promise them honor and gifts so that I may gain their help."
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So he sent a message to them: King Demetrius to the nation of the Jews. Greetings!