1 Maccabees 10:67

Apollonius is defeated by Jonathan

67 In the year 165, Demetrius the son of Demetrius came from Crete to the land of his ancestors.

1 Maccabees 10:67 In-Context

65 In this way, the king honored him and enrolled him among his chief political advisors, and made him general and governor of the province.
66 And Jonathan returned to Jerusalem in peace and gladness.
67 In the year 165, Demetrius the son of Demetrius came from Crete to the land of his ancestors.
68 When King Alexander heard, he was greatly distressed and returned to Antioch.
69 Demetrius appointed Apollonius the governor of Coele-Syria, who assembled a large force and camped against Jamnia. Then Apollonius sent the following message to the high priest Jonathan:

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