1 Maccabees 11:24

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.

1 Maccabees 11:24 In-Context

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.

26 But the king treated him as those before him had done. He praised Jonathan in the presence of all his chief political advisors.