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Else he will remember all the evils that we have done against him, and against his brethren and his people.
Wherefore he gave him authority to gather together an host, and to provide weapons, that he might aid him in battle: he commanded also that the hostages that were in the tower should be delivered him.
Then came
Jonathan to Jerusalem, and read the letters in the
audience of all the people, and of them
that were in the tower:
Who were
sore afraid, when they heard
that the king had given him authority to gather together an host.
Then the strangers, that were in the fortresses which Bacchides had built, fled away;
Only at Bethsura certain of those
that had
forsaken the law and the commandments remained still: for it was their place of refuge.
Now when king Alexander had heard what promises
Demetrius had sent unto
Jonathan: when also it was told him of the battles and noble acts which he and his brethren had done, and of the pains
that they had
endured,
We have heard of thee, that thou art a man of great power, and meet to be our friend.
What have we done,
that Alexander hath prevented us in making
amity with the Jews to
strengthen himself?
I also will write unto them words of encouragement, and promise them
dignities and gifts,
that I may have their aid.
And from
that which appertaineth unto me to receive for the third part or the seed, and the half of the fruit of the trees, I release it from this day forth, so
that they shall not be taken of the land of
Judea, nor of the three governments which are added
thereunto out of the country of Samaria and
Galilee, from this day forth for
evermore.
And as for the tower which is at Jerusalem, I yield up authority over it, and give the high priest, that he may set in it such men as he shall choose to keep it.
Moreover I freely set at liberty every one of the Jews,
that were carried
captives out of the land of
Judea into any part of my kingdom, and I will
that all my officers
remit the tributes even of their cattle.
Furthermore I will
that all the feasts, and sabbaths, and new moons, and solemn days, and the three days before the feast, and the three days after the feast shall be all of
immunity and freedom for all the Jews in my realm.
I will further,
that there be
enrolled among the king’s forces about thirty thousand men of the Jews, unto whom pay shall be given, as belongeth to all king’s forces.
And of them some shall be placed in the king’s strong holds, of whom also some shall be set over the affairs of the kingdom, which are of trust: and I will
that their overseers and governors be of themselves, and
that they live after their own laws, even as the king hath commanded in the land of
Judea.
And concerning the three governments
that are added to
Judea from the country of Samaria, let them be joined with
Judea,
that they may be reckoned to be under one, nor bound to obey other authority than the high priest’s.
And beside this, the five thousand shekels of silver, which they took from the uses of the temple out of the accounts year by year, even those things shall be released, because they
appertain to the priests
that minister.
And
whosoever they be
that flee unto the temple at Jerusalem, or be within the
liberties hereof, being indebted unto the king, or for any other matter, let them be at liberty, and all
that they have in my realm.
Now when
Jonathan and the people heard these words, they gave no credit unto them, nor received them, because they remembered the great evil
that he had done in Israel; for he had
afflicted them very
sore.
But with Alexander they were well pleased, because he was the first
that entreated of true peace with them, and they were
confederate with him always.
And he continued the battle very
sore until the sun went down: and
that day was
Demetrius slain.
For after I had joined battle with him, both he and his host was
discomfited by us, so
that we sit in the throne of his kingdom:
And now will I do to thee, as thou hast written: meet me therefore at
Ptolemais,
that we may see one another; for I will marry my daughter to thee according to thy desire.
Now king Alexander had written unto
Jonathan,
that he should come and meet him.
At
that time certain
pestilent fellows of Israel, men of a wicked life, assembled themselves against him, to
accuse him: but the king would not hear them.
Yea more than
that, the king commanded to take off his garments, and
clothe him in purple: and they did so.
And he made him sit by himself, and said into his princes, Go with him into the midst of the city, and make
proclamation,
that no man
complain against him of any matter, and
that no man trouble him for any manner of cause.
Now when his accusers saw
that he was honored according to the
proclamation, and clothed in purple, they fled all away.
Ask and learn who I am, and the rest that take our part, and they shall tell thee that thy foot is not able to to flight in their own land.
And
Jonathan knew
that there was an
ambushment behind him; for they had compassed in his host, and cast darts at the people, from morning till evening.
But
Jonathan set fire on
Azotus, and the cities round about it, and took their spoils; and the temple of
Dagon, with them
that were fled into it, he burned with fire.
And the king of Egypt gathered together a great host, like the sand
that lieth upon the sea shore, and many ships, and went about through
deceit to get Alexander’s kingdom, and join it to his own.
And when he came near to
Azotus, they shewed him the temple of
Dagon that was burnt, and
Azotus and the suburbs thereof
that were destroyed, and the bodies
that were cast abroad and them
that he had burnt in the battle; for they had made heaps of them by the way where he should pass.
For I
repent that I gave my daughter unto him, for he sought to
slay me.
Wherefore he took his daughter from him, and gave her to
Demetrius, and
forsook Alexander, so
that their hatred was openly known.
In the mean season was king Alexander in
Cilicia, because those
that dwelt in those parts had revolted from him.
King Ptolemee also died the third day after, and they that were in the strong holds were slain one of another.
At the same time
Jonathan gathered together them
that were in
Judea to take the tower
that was in Jerusalem: and he made many engines of war against it.
Then came ungodly persons, who
hated their own people, went unto the king, and told him
that Jonathan besieged the tower,
And confirmed him in the high priesthood, and in all the honours that he had before, and gave him preeminence among his chief friends.
Then
Jonathan desired the king,
that he would make
Judea free from tribute, as also the three governments, with the country of Samaria; and he promised him three hundred talents.
We send you here a copy of the letter which we did write unto our cousin Lasthenes concerning you, that ye might see it.
Wherefore we have
ratified unto them the borders of
Judea, with the three governments of Apherema and
Lydda and Ramathem,
that are added unto
Judea from the country of Samaria, and all things
appertaining unto them, for all such as do sacrifice in Jerusalem, instead of the payments which the king received of them yearly
aforetime out of the fruits of the earth and of trees.
And as for other things
that belong unto us, of the
tithes and customs pertaining unto us, as also the saltpits, and the crown taxes, which are due unto us, we discharge them of them all for their relief.
Now therefore see
that thou make a copy of these things, and let it be delivered unto
Jonathan, and set upon the holy mount in a conspicuous place.
After this, when king
Demetrius saw
that the land was quiet before him, and
that no resistance was made against him, he sent away all his forces, every one to his own place, except certain bands of strangers, whom he had gathered from the isles of the heathen: wherefore all the forces of his fathers
hated him.
Moreover there was one Tryphon,
that had been of Alexander’s part
afore, who, seeing
that all the host
murmured against
Demetrius, went to Simalcue the Arabian
that brought up
Antiochus the young son of Alexander,
And lay
sore upon him to deliver him this young
Antiochus,
that he might reign in his father’s
stead: he told him therefore all
that Demetrius had done, and how his men of war were at
enmity with him, and there he remained a long season.
In the mean time
Jonathan sent unto king
Demetrius,
that he would cast those of the tower out of Jerusalem, and those also in the fortresses: for they fought against Israel.
Howbeit they
that were of the city gathered themselves together into the midst of the city, to the number of an hundred and twenty thousand men, and would have slain the king.
Then the king called to the Jews for help, who came unto him all at once, and
dispersing themselves through the city
slew that day in the city to the number of an hundred thousand.
Also they set fire on the city, and
gat many spoils
that day, and delivered the king.
So when they of the city saw
that the Jews had got the city as they would, their courage was
abated: wherefore they made
supplication to the king, and
cried, saying,
With that they cast away their weapons, and made peace; and the Jews were honoured in the sight of the king, and in the sight of all that were in his realm; and they returned to Jerusalem, having great spoils.
Nevertheless he
dissembled in all
that ever he spake, and
estranged himself from
Jonathan, neither rewarded he him according to the benefits which he had received of him, but troubled him very
sore.
At
that time young
Antiochus wrote unto
Jonathan, saying, I
confirm thee in the high priesthood, and
appoint thee ruler over the four governments, and to be one of the king’s friends.
Now when
Jonathan heard
that Demetrius’ princes were come to Cades, which is in
Galilee, with a great power, purposing to remove him out of the country,
So when they
that lay in
ambush rose out of their places and joined battle, all
that were of
Jonathan’s side fled;
Now when his own men that were fled saw this, they turned again unto him, and with him pursued them to Cades, even unto their own tents, and there they camped.
So there were slain of the heathen
that day about three thousand men: but
Jonathan returned to Jerusalem.
Now when
Jonathan saw
that time served him, he chose certain men, and sent them to Rome, for to
confirm and renew the friendship
that they had with them.
Upon this the Romans gave them letters unto the governors of every place
that they should bring them into the land of
Judea peaceably.
There were letters sent in times past unto Onias the high priest from
Darius, who reigned then among you, to
signify that ye are our brethren, as the copy here underwritten
doth specify.
At which time Onias
entreated the ambassador
that was sent honourably, and received the letters, wherein declaration was made of the league and friendship.
Therefore we also,
albeit we need none of these things,
that we have the holy books of scripture in our hands to comfort us,
As for ourselves, we have had great troubles and wars on every side, forsomuch as the kings that are round about us have fought against us.
For we have help from heaven that succoureth us, so as we are delivered from our enemies, and our enemies are brought under foot.
For this cause we chose Numenius the son of
Antiochus, and
Antipater he son of
Jason, and sent them unto the Romans, to renew the
amity that we had with them, and the former league.
It is found in writing, that the Lacedemonians and Jews are brethren, and that they are of the stock of Abraham:
We do write back again to you, that your cattle and goods are our’s, and our’s are your’s We do command therefore our ambassadors to make report unto you on this wise.
Now when
Jonathan heard
that Demebius’ princes were come to fight against him with a greater host than
afore,
He sent
spies also unto their tents, who came again, and told him
that they were appointed to come upon them in the night season.
Wherefore so soon as the sun was down,
Jonathan commanded his men to watch, and to be in arms,
that all the night long they might be ready to fight: also he sent forth centinels round about the host.
For he had heard
that they would deliver the hold unto them
that took
Demetrius’ part; wherefore he set a garrison there to keep it.
And making the walls of Jerusalem higher, and raising a great mount between the tower and the city, for to separate it from the city,
that so it might be alone,
that men might neither sell nor
buy in it.
Upon this they came together to build up the city,
forasmuch as part of the wall toward the
brook on the east side was fallen down, and they repaired
that which was called Caphenatha.
Now Tryphon went about to get the kingdom of Asia, and to kill
Antiochus the king,
that he might set the crown upon his own head.
Howbeit he was afraid
that Jonathan would not suffer him, and
that he would fight against him; wherefore he sought a way how to take
Jonathan,
that he might kill him. So he removed, and came to Bethsan.
Therefore send them now home again, and choose a few men to wait on thee, and come thou with me to
Ptolemais, for I will give it thee, and the rest of the strong holds and forces, and all
that have any charge: as for me, I will return and depart: for this is the cause of my coming.
Now as soon as
Jonathan entered into
Ptolemais, they of
Ptolemais shut the gates and took him, and all them
that came with him they
slew with the sword.
But when they knew
that Jonathan and they
that were with him were taken and slain, they encouraged one another; and went close together, prepared to fight.
They therefore that followed upon them, perceiving that they were ready to fight for their lives, turned back again.
Then all the heathen
that were round about then sought to destroy them: for said they, They have no captain, nor any to help them: now therefore let us make war upon them, and take away their
memorial from among men.
Now when Simon heard
that Tryphon had gathered together a great host to
invade the land of
Judea, and destroy it,
And saw
that the people was in great
trembling and fear, he went up to Jerusalem, and gathered the people together,
Now therefore be it far from me,
that I should
spare mine own life in any time of trouble: for I am no better than my brethren.
Fight thou our battles, and
whatsoever, thou commandest us,
that will we do.
Also he sent
Jonathan the son of Absolom, and with him a great power, to
Joppa: who casting out them
that were therein remained there in it.
Now when Tryphon knew
that Simon was risen up instead of his brother
Jonathan, and meant to join battle with him, he sent messengers unto him, saying,
Whereas we have
Jonathan thy brother in hold, it is for money
that he is owing unto the king’s
treasure, concerning the business
that was committed unto him.
Wherefore now send an hundred talents of silver, and two of his sons for hostages, that when he is at liberty he may not revolt from us, and we will let him go.
And after this came Tryphon to
invade the land, and destroy it, going round about by the way
that leadeth unto Adora: but Simon and his host marched against him in every place,
wheresoever he went.
Now they
that were in the tower sent messengers unto Tryphon, to the end
that he should
hasten his coming unto them by the wilderness, and send them
victuals.
Wherefore Tryphon made ready all his
horsemen to come
that night: but there fell a very great snow, by reason
whereof he came not. So he departed, and came into the country of Galaad.