Holy Scripture
1 Maccabees 10:88
A church father on this verse
“What does it mean that Alexander, on hearing of Jonathan's deeds, went further and glorified him by giving him royal adornment, if not that the rulers of the nations, recognizing the greatness of soul and strength of the Church, render to her the honor of royal dignity, because they truly know that she is the Bride of…”
Source: Septuagint
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88Now when King Alexander heard these things, he honored Jonathan yet more,
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86And from thence Jonathan removed his host, and camped against Ascalon, where the men of the city came forth, and met him with great pomp.
87After this returned Jonathan and his host unto Jerusalem, having many spoils.
— 1 Maccabees 10:88 —
89and sent him a buckle of gold, as the use is to be given to such as are of the king’s blood: he gave him also Ekron with the borders thereof in possession.