1 Maccabees 11:23-25

Good News Translation

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. ²⁵ Although some lawless traitors of his own nation had made accusations against Jonathan,