1 Maccabees 10:63-65

Common English Bible

⁶³ The king also seated him at his side, and he spoke to his officers: “Go with him into the middle of the city and announce that no one should bring charges against him about any matter. Furthermore, let no one annoy him for any reason.” ⁶⁴ His accusers saw the honor that was paid Jonathan in keeping with the proclamation. They saw him clothed in purple, so they all fled. ⁶⁵ In this way, the king honored him and enrolled him among his chief political advisors, and made him general and governor of the province.