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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.
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Jonathan put on the robes of the High Priest in the seventh month of the year 160 at the Festival of Shelters. He raised an army and stored up a large supply of weapons.
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When Demetrius heard this, he was distressed and said,
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"How did we manage to let Alexander get ahead of us? He has strengthened his position by making an alliance with the Jews.
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I also will write them a friendly letter offering high positions and gifts, so that they will support me."
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.