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.
69 Demetrius appointed Apollonius the governor of Coele-Syria, who assembled a large force and camped against Jamnia. Then Apollonius sent the following message to the high priest Jonathan:
70 You are the only one to oppose us. I have fallen into ridicule and disgrace because of you. Why do you assume authority against us in the highlands?