19 We have heard of you, that you are a mighty man of valour, and worthy to be our friend. (WEB) 20 Now we have appointed you this day to be high priest of your nation, and to be called the king’s friend, and to take our side, and to keep friendship with us.” He also sent to him a purple robe and a golden crown. (WEB) 21 And Jonathan put on the holy garments in the seventh month of the one hundred sixtieth year, at the feast of tabernacles; and he gathered together forces and provided weapons in abundance. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 10:19–21
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