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So we have appointed you today to be the high priest of your nation. You are to be named the king's political advisor. You should take our side and keep friendship with us. He sent also a purple robe and a gold crown.
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So Jonathan put on the sacred garments in the seventh month of the year 160 at the Festival of Booths. He recruited troops and equipped them with abundant weapons.
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When Demetrius heard about these things he was distressed. He said,
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"What have we done? Alexander has moved more quickly in forming a friendship with the Jews to strengthen himself.
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I'll also write them words of encouragement and promise them honor and gifts so that I may gain their help."