1 Maccabees 11:22-24

Good News Translation

²² When Demetrius heard this, he was furious and immediately moved his headquarters to Ptolemais. He wrote to Jonathan and ordered him to lift the siege and to meet him for a conference in Ptolemais without a moment's delay.

²³ When Jonathan got the message, he gave orders for the siege to continue, and then chose some Jewish leaders and some priests to go with him. At the risk of his life, ²⁴ he went to the king in Ptolemais, taking along robes, silver and gold, and many other gifts. He made a good impression on the king.