56 I'll let you marry my daughter, just as you asked in your letter. But first, meet me in the city of Ptolemais, so we can get to know each other.
57 In the year 162 of the Syrian Kingdom, Ptolemy and his daughter Cleopatra left Egypt and went to the city of Ptolemais.
58 The two kings met each other, and Ptolemy let Alexander marry Cleopatra. They had a very fancy wedding, just as kings always do.
59 Meanwhile, Jonathan the high priest received a letter from Alexander, inviting him to come to Ptolemais for a visit with him and Ptolemy.
60 Jonathan accepted the invitation and won their friendship by giving both kings and their trusted friends some silver and gold, as well as many other gifts.
61 One day, a group of troublemakers and rebels came from Judea and brought charges against Jonathan. But Alexander would not listen to them.
62 Instead, he let Jonathan wear the purple robes of royalty