1 Maccabees 11:27-29

Common English Bible

²⁷ He confirmed him in the high priesthood and in as many other honors as he formerly had. He made him one of his leading political advisors.

Demetrius’ letter to Jonathan

²⁸ So Jonathan asked the king to free Judea and the three Samaritan districts from the payment of taxes. And he promised him 17,100 pounds of silver. ²⁹ The king agreed. He wrote a letter to Jonathan about all these things: