1 Maccabees 11:23

23 When Jonathan heard this, he gave orders to continue the siege. He chose some of the elders of Israel and some of the priests and put himself in danger

1 Maccabees 11:23 In-Context

21 Certain renegades who hated their nation went to King Demetrius and told him that Jonathan was attacking the elevated fortress.
22 When he heard this, he was angry and set out immediately to go to Ptolemais. He sent an order to Jonathan not to continue the attack but to meet him instead for a conference at Ptolemais as soon as possible.
23 When Jonathan heard this, he gave orders to continue the siege. He chose some of the elders of Israel and some of the priests and put himself in danger
24 because he went to the king at Ptolemais. He took silver and gold as well as clothing and numerous other gifts. Fortunately, he won his favor.
25 Certain renegades from Israel kept making complaints against Jonathan.
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