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"King Alexander to his friend Jonathan, greetings.
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I have heard that you are a brave man who has earned the right to be a friend of the king.
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I have this day appointed you as High Priest of your nation and conferred upon you the title of "Friend of the King.' You are to be our ally and give us your support." He also sent him a royal robe and a gold crown.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.