64
When his accusers saw the honor that was paid him, in accord with the proclamation, and saw him clothed in purple, they all fled.
65
Thus the king honored him and enrolled him among his chief Friends, and made him general and governor of the province.
66
And Jonathan returned to Jerusalem in peace and gladness.
67
In the one hundred sixty-fifth year Demetrius son of Demetrius came from Crete to the land of his ancestors.
68
When King Alexander heard of it, he was greatly distressed and returned to Antioch.
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