47
But with Alexander they were well pleased, because he was the first that entreated of true peace with them, and they were confederate with him always.
45
Yea, and for the building of the walls of Jerusalem, and the fortifying thereof round about, expenses shall be given out of the king's accounts, as also for the building of the walls in Judea.
46
Now when Jonathan and the people heard these words, they gave no credit unto them, nor received them, because they remembered the great evil that he had done in Israel; for he had afflicted them very sore.
47
But with Alexander they were well pleased, because he was the first that entreated of true peace with them, and they were confederate with him always.
48
Then gathered king Alexander great forces, and camped over against Demetrius.
49
And after the two kings had joined battle, Demetrius' host fled: but Alexander followed after him, and prevailed against them.