With Alexander established in the south at Ptolemais, Demetrius attempted to persuade the Jews under Jonathan Apphus to serve the Seleucid throne and help defeat him, but Alexander also sent word to Jonathan and promised him more powers and appointed him High Priest of the Jews.
Demetrius attempted to persuade the Jews under Jonathan Apphus to serve the Seleucid throne and help defeat him. This was with Alexander. This Alexander was established in the south at Ptolemais. Alexander also sent word to Jonathan. Alexander also promised him more powers. Alexander appointed him High Priest of the Jews.