15. King Alexander learnt of the promises Demetrius had made to Jonathan and he also learnt about Jonathan himself, about the battles he had fought, his courageous deeds, and the troubles he and his brothers had endured.
16. He was certain that he would never find another man like Jonathan and so decided to make him his friend and ally.
17. He wrote Jonathan a letter:
18. “King Alexander to his friend Jonathan, greetings.