57 The young Antiochus wrote to Jonathan, saying, “I confirm to you the high priesthood, and appoint you over the four districts, and to be one of the king’s friends.” (WEB) 58 He sent to him golden vessels and furniture for the table, and gave him permission to drink in golden vessels, and to be clothed in purple, and to have a golden buckle. (WEB) 59 He made his brother Simon governor from the Ladder of Tyre to the borders of Egypt. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 11:57–59
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