And Demetrius sent to Jonathan, saying: I will not only do this for thee, and for thy people, but I will greatly honour thee, and thy nation, when opportunity shall serve.

1 Maccabees 11:40
And he pressed him much to deliver him to him, that he might be king in his father's place: and he told him all that Demetrius had done, and how his soldiers hated him. And he remained there many days.

1 Maccabees 11:41
And Jonathan sent to king Demetrius, desiring that he would cast out them that were in the castle in Jerusalem, and those that were in the strong holds: because they fought against Israel.

1 Maccabees 11:43
Now, therefore, thou shalt do well if thou send me men to help me: for all my army is gone from me.

1 Maccabees 11:44
And Jonathan sent him three thousand valiant men to Antioch: and they came to the king, and the king was very glad of their coming.