1 Maccabees 10:23

23 "How did we manage to let Alexander get ahead of us? He has strengthened his position by making an alliance with the Jews.

1 Maccabees 10:23 In-Context

21 Jonathan put on the robes of the High Priest in the seventh month of the year 160 at the Festival of Shelters. He raised an army and stored up a large supply of weapons.

22 When Demetrius heard this, he was distressed and said,

23 "How did we manage to let Alexander get ahead of us? He has strengthened his position by making an alliance with the Jews.

24 I also will write them a friendly letter offering high positions and gifts, so that they will support me."

25 He wrote: "King Demetrius to the nation of the Jews, greetings.