56
Moreover Trypho took the elephants and won Antioch.
57
At that time young Antiochus wrote unto Jonathan, saying, I confirm thee in the high priesthood, and appoint thee ruler over the four governments, and to be one of the king's friends.
58
Upon this he sent him golden vessels to be served in, and gave him leave to drink in gold and to be clothed in purple and to wear a golden buckle.
59
His brother Simon also he made captain from the place called The Ladder of Tyre unto the borders of Egypt.
60
Then Jonathan went forth and passed through the cities beyond the river, and all the forces of Syria gathered themselves unto him to help him; and when he came to Askalon, they of the city met him honorably.
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