1 Maccabees 10:22

22 When Demetrius heard thereof, he was very sorry and said,

1 Maccabees 10:22 In-Context

20 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."

21 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.

22 When Demetrius heard thereof, he was very sorry and said,

23 "What have we done that Alexander hath preceded us in making amity with the Jews to strengthen himself?

24 I also will write unto them words of encouragement and promise them dignities and gifts, that I may have their aid."