62 Instead, he gave orders to take off Jonathan’s garments and to clothe him in purple. And they did so.
63 The king also seated him at his side, and he spoke to his officers: "Go with him into the middle of the city and announce that no one should bring charges against him about any matter. Furthermore, let no one annoy him for any reason."
64 His accusers saw the honor that was paid Jonathan in keeping with the proclamation. They saw him clothed in purple, so they all fled.
65 In this way, the king honored him and enrolled him among his chief political advisors, and made him general and governor of the province.
66 And Jonathan returned to Jerusalem in peace and gladness.
67 In the year 165, Demetrius the son of Demetrius came from Crete to the land of his ancestors.
68 When King Alexander heard, he was greatly distressed and returned to Antioch.