6
So Demetrius gave Jonathan authority to recruit troops, to arm them, and to become his ally. He ordered that the hostages in the elevated fortress be released to Jonathan.
7
Then Jonathan came to Jerusalem and read the letter in front of all the people and those inside the elevated fortress.
8
These people were very concerned when they heard that the king had given him authority to recruit troops.
9
The inhabitants in the elevated fortress released the hostages to Jonathan, and he returned them to their parents.
10
Jonathan took up residence in Jerusalem and began to rebuild and restore the city.