1 Maccabees 10:17
King James VersionSource notes
“Upon this he wrote a letter, and sent it unto him, according to these words, saying,”
Context
14Only at Bethsura certain of those that had forsaken the law and the commandments remained still: for it was their place of refuge.
15Now 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,
16He said, Shall we find such another man? now therefore we will make him our friend and confederate.
17Upon this he wrote a letter, and sent it unto him, according to these words, saying,
18King Alexander to his brother Jonathan sendeth greeting:
19We have heard of thee, that thou art a man of great power, and meet to be our friend.
20Wherefore now this day we ordain thee to be the high priest of thy nation, and to be called the king’s friend; (and therewithal he sent him a purple robe and a crown of gold:) and require thee to take our part, and keep friendship with us.