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In the hundred and sixtieth year Alexander, the son of Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes, went up and took Ptolemais: for the people had received him, by means whereof he reigned there,
2
Now when king Demetrius heard thereof, he gathered together an exceeding great host, and went forth against him to fight.
3
Moreover Demetrius sent letters unto Jonathan with loving words, so as he magnified him.
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For said he, Let us first make peace with him, before he join with Alexander against us:
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Else he will remember all the evils that we have done against him, and against his brethren and his people.