5
If we don't do so, he will recall all the wrongs that we did to him, his brothers, and his nation.
6
So Demetrius gave Jonathan authority to recruit troops, to arm them, and to become his ally. He ordered that the hostages in the elevated fortress be released to Jonathan.
7
Then Jonathan came to Jerusalem and read the letter in front of all the people and those inside the elevated fortress.
8
These people were very concerned when they heard that the king had given him authority to recruit troops.
9
The inhabitants in the elevated fortress released the hostages to Jonathan, and he returned them to their parents.