23. When Jonathan heard this, he gave orders to continue the siege. He chose some of the elders of Israel and some of the priests and put himself in danger
24. because he went to the king at Ptolemais. He took silver and gold as well as clothing and numerous other gifts. Fortunately, he won his favor.
25. Certain renegades from Israel kept making complaints against Jonathan.
26. But the king treated him as those before him had done. He praised Jonathan in the presence of all his chief political advisors.