20 In those days Jonathan gathered together the Judeans to take the citadel that was at Jerusalem. He made many engines of war to use against it. (WEB) 21 Some lawless men who hated their own nation went to the king and reported to him that Jonathan was besieging the citadel. (WEB) 22 He heard, and was angry, but when he heard it, he set out immediately, and came to Ptolemais, and wrote to Jonathan, that he should not besiege it, and that he should meet him and speak with him at Ptolemais with all speed. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 11:20–22
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1 Maccabees 9:59–61
59 They went and consulted with him. (WEB) 60 He marched out and came with a great army, and sent letters secretly to all his allies who were in Judea, that they should seize Jonathan and those who were with him; but they couldn’t, because their plan was known to them. (WEB) 61 Jon… (WEB)
1 Maccabees 11:40–42
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1 Maccabees 10:6–8
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… (WEB) 8 … (WEB)
1 Maccabees 12:34–36
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1 Maccabees 12:23–25
23 We moreover write on our part to you, that your livestock and goods are ours, and ours are yours. We do command therefore that they make report to you accordingly.” (WEB) 24 Now Jonathan heard that Demetrius’ princes had returned to fight against him with a greater arm… (WEB)
1 Maccabees 6:18–20
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1 Maccabees 6:47–49
47 They saw the strength of the kingdom and the fierce attack of the army, and turned away from them. (WEB) 48 But the soldiers of the king’s army went up to Jerusalem to meet them, and the king encamped toward Judea and toward mount Zion. (WEB) 49 He made peace with the people of… (WEB)
1 Maccabees 12:47–49
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