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recked little enough of his promises; from Jonathan he was estranged altogether, left his services unrecompensed, and much mischief did him besides. (1 Maccabees 11, 53)
Thereupon came a letter from the young Antiochus to Jonathan, confirming him in the high priesthood, and in possession both of Judaea and of the three cantons; he was acclaimed as the king’s friend, (1 Maccabees 11, 57)
And now Jonathan was on the march, across the river, patrolling the cities everywhere, with all the armies of Syria gathered to aid him. … He came to Ascalon, where the townsfolk welcomed him with all honour;✻ (1 Maccabees 11, 60)
Meanwhile, Jonathan was encamped by the waters of Genesar; here, on the plain of Asor, they were on the watch before day-break, (1 Maccabees 11, 67)
At this, all Jonathan’s supporters took to their heels; none stood their ground but Mathathias son of Absalom and Judas son of Calphi, that had the marshalling of his men. (1 Maccabees 11, 70)
What marvel if Jonathan tore his garments about him, and strewed earth on his head, and betook himself to prayer? (1 Maccabees 11, 71)
In that day’s fighting, three thousand of the Gentiles fell; and so Jonathan made his way back to Jerusalem. (1 Maccabees 11, 74)
Here was a posture of affairs suited Jonathan well enough; yet would he send delegates to confirm and renew his alliance with the Romans; (1 Maccabees 12, 1)
To Rome, then, his messengers went, gained audience of the senate, and told how the high priest Jonathan and the Jewish people had sent them to renew their old treaty of friendship; (1 Maccabees 12, 3)
The message Jonathan sent to the men of Sparta was in these terms following. (1 Maccabees 12, 5)
The high priest Jonathan, with the elders and priests and all the people of the Jews, to their brethren the Spartans, greeting. (1 Maccabees 12, 6)
Then came news to Jonathan that the chiefs of Demetrius’ faction were returning to the attack, and in greater force than ever; (1 Maccabees 12, 24)
