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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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In the year 165, Demetrius the son of Demetrius came from Crete to the land of his ancestors.
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When King Alexander heard, he was greatly distressed and returned to Antioch.
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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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You are the only one to oppose us. I have fallen into ridicule and disgrace because of you. Why do you assume authority against us in the highlands?
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Now if you have confidence in your military forces, come down to the plain to meet us. Let's match strength against strength there, because I have with me the forces of the cities.