85. That day about 8,000 were either killed in the battle or burnt to death.
86. Jonathan left and set up camp at Ashkelon, where the people of the city came out to welcome him with great honours.
87. Jonathan and his men returned to Jerusalem with large quantities of loot.
88. When King Alexander heard what Jonathan had done, he gave him even greater honours.
89. He sent him a gold shoulder buckle, which is given only to those honoured with the title “Relative of the King.” He also gave him the city of Ekron and its surrounding territory.