6 So he gave him authority to gather together forces, and to provide weapons, and that he should be his ally. He also commanded that they should release the hostages that were in the citadel to him. (WEB) 7 Jonathan came to Jerusalem, and read the letter in the hearing of all the people, and of those who were in the citadel. (WEB) 8 They were very afraid when they heard that the king had given him authority to gather together an army. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 10:6–8
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1 Maccabees 11:28–30
28 And Jonathan requested of the king that he would make Judea free from tribute, along with the three provinces and the country of Samaria, and promised him three hundred talents. (WEB) 29 The king consented, and wrote letters to Jonathan concerning all these things as f… (WEB)
1 Maccabees 13:1–3
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1 Maccabees 9:59–61
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1 Maccabees 16:19–21
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1 Maccabees 9:69–71
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1 Maccabees 6:27–29
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1 Maccabees 14:41–43
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