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) 22 When Demetrius heard these things, he was grieved and said, (WEB) 23 “What is this that we have done, that Alexander has gotten ahead of us in establishing friendship with the Jews to strengthen himself? (WEB)
1 Maccabees 10:21–23
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1 Maccabees 10:87–89
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