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So Jonathan sent 3,000 trained soldiers to Antioch. The king was delighted when they arrived,
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because a mob of 120,000 had gathered in the city determined to kill him.
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But he escaped to the palace while the mob took control of the streets and began to riot.
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Then the king called on the Jewish soldiers for help, and they all rushed to his aid. They went through the whole city and killed at least 100,000 people.
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They saved the king's life, but they plundered and burned the city.
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When the people saw that the Jews had complete control of the city, they lost courage and appealed to the king, requesting
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him to arrange a truce and stop the Jewish attack.
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The rebels threw down their arms and surrendered. The king and everyone in his kingdom now had great respect for the Jews, who returned to Jerusalem with a great deal of loot.
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Demetrius was firmly established as king, and the country was at peace under his rule,
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but he broke all his promises and turned against Jonathan. He did not reward him for his loyal service, but instead continued to harass him.
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Some time later, Trypho returned with the young boy Antiochus and crowned him king.