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1 Maccabees 10:57-59
New Catholic Bible
1 Maccabees 10:57-59
New Catholic Bible
57 In the year one hundred and sixty-two, Ptolemy set out from Egypt with his daughter Cleopatra and came to Ptolemais, 58 where King Alexander met him. Ptolemy gave him his daughter Cleopatra in marriage, and their wedding was celebrated at Ptolemais with great pomp, as is customary with such royal occasions.
59 Jonathan Is Named Governor.[a] King Alexander then wrote to Jonathan, asking him to come and meet him.
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- 1 Maccabees 10:59 Received with royal honors, the Hasmonean sees his civil and military powers confirmed. Already high priest, he can manage sword and thurible. This means going beyond the religious tradition of Israel and embarking on a perilous way that will render unpopular the Maccabean dynasty, in which the Herodian kings will insert themselves.
