1 Maccabees 10:17

17 So he wrote a letter to Jonathan:

1 Maccabees 10:17 In-Context

15 Now King Alexander heard about all the promises that Demetrius made to Jonathan. He also heard about the battles that Jonathan and his brothers had fought, the brave deeds they had done, and the troubles they had endured.

16 He said to himself, Will we find another man like this? We should make him our friend and ally.

17 So he wrote a letter to Jonathan:

18 King Alexander to his brother Jonathan. Greetings!

19 We have heard about you—that you are a mighty warrior and worthy to be our friend.