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Upon this he wrote a letter and sent it unto him, according to these words, saying:
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"King Alexander to his brother Jonathan sendeth greeting:
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We have heard of thee that thou art a man of great power and meet to be our friend.
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Therefore now this day we ordain thee to be the high priest of thy nation, and to be called the king's friend" (and therewith he sent him a purple robe and a crown of gold), "and require thee to take our part and keep friendship with us."
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So in the seventh month of the hundred and sixtieth year, at the Feast of the Tabernacles, Jonathan put on the holy robe, and gathered together forces and provided much armor.
Third Millennium Bible (TMB), New Authorized Version, Copyright 1998 by Deuel Enterprises, Inc., Gary, SD 57237. All rights reserved.