1 Maccabees 10:52-54

Good News Translation

⁵² I have returned to my kingdom and taken my seat on the throne of my ancestors. I have taken over the government, and I am now in control of the country. ⁵³ I made war on Demetrius, defeated him and his army, and I have taken over his kingdom. ⁵⁴ Now I am ready to make an alliance. Give me your daughter in marriage, and I will give both of you such gifts as you deserve.