63
The king also seated him at his side; and he said to his officers, "Go forth with him into the middle of the city and proclaim that no one is to bring charges against him about any matter, and let no one annoy him for any reason."
64
And when his accusers saw the honor that was paid him, in accordance 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 and sixty-fifth year Demetrius the son of Demetrius came from Crete to the land of his fathers.
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