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1 Maccabees 10:86-89 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

86. And Jonathan, removed his encampment from there, and he took up a position against Askalon. And they went out of the city to meet him with great glory.

87. And Jonathan returned to Jerusalem with his own, having many spoils.

88. And it happened that, when king Alexander heard these words, he added still more glory to Jonathan.

89. And he sent him a clasp of gold, as is customary to be given to those who are of royal lineage. And he gave him Ekron, and all its borders, as a possession.