54. Now I am ready to make an alliance. Give me your daughter in marriage, and I will give both of you such gifts as you deserve.”
55. King Ptolemy replied, “It was a great day when you returned to your country and took the throne of your ancestors.
56. I agree to your proposals, but first meet me at Ptolemais. We can get acquainted there, and I will give you my daughter in marriage.”
57. So in the year 162 Ptolemy and his daughter Cleopatra left Egypt and arrived at Ptolemais.
58. King Alexander met them, and Ptolemy gave him his daughter in marriage. The wedding was celebrated there in Ptolemais with royal splendour.
59. King Alexander wrote asking Jonathan to come to meet him.
60. So Jonathan, in a show of splendour, went to Ptolemais and met the two kings. He presented them with gifts of silver and gold, and he also gave many gifts to the high officials who had accompanied them. Everyone was favourably impressed with him.