1 Maccabees 10:17

17 He wrote Jonathan a letter:

1 Maccabees 10:17 In-Context

15 King Alexander learned of the promises Demetrius had made to Jonathan and he also learned about Jonathan himself, about the battles he had fought, his courageous deeds, and the troubles he and his brothers had endured.

16 He was certain that he would never find another man like Jonathan and so decided to make him his friend and ally.

17 He wrote Jonathan a letter:

18 "King Alexander to his friend Jonathan, greetings.

19 I have heard that you are a brave man who has earned the right to be a friend of the king.