1 In the one hundred sixtieth year, Alexander Epiphanes, the son of Antiochus, went up and took possession of Ptolemais. They received him, and he reigned there. (WEB) 2 King Demetrius heard about this, and he gathered together exceedingly great forces, and went out to meet him in battle. (WEB) 3 Demetrius sent a letter to Jonathan with words of peace, so as to honor him. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 10:1–3
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34 Simon chose men, and sent to King Demetrius with a request that he grant the country an immunity, because all that Tryphon did was to plunder. (WEB) 35 King Demetrius sent to him according to these words, and answered him, and wrote a letter to him, as follows: (WEB) 36 “King De… (WEB)
1 Maccabees 10:58–60
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1 Maccabees 10:47–49
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1 Maccabees 10:87–89
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1 Maccabees 11:43–45
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1 Maccabees 12:23–25
23 We moreover write on our part to you, that your livestock and goods are ours, and ours are yours. We do command therefore that they make report to you accordingly.” (WEB) 24 Now Jonathan heard that Demetrius’ princes had returned to fight against him with a greater arm… (WEB)
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24 I also will write to them words of encouragement and of honor and of gifts, that they may be with me to aid me.” (WEB) 25 So he sent to them this message: “King Demetrius to the nation of the Jews, greetings. (WEB) 26 Since as you have kept your covenants with us, and continued… (WEB)
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