1 Maccabees 11:57 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 And the young Antiochus wrote unto Jonathan, saying, I confirm unto thee the high priesthood, and appoint thee over the four governments, and to be one of the king's Friends. More versionsCommon English Bible Then the young Antiochus wrote to Jonathan, “I confirm you in the high priesthood, set you over the four districts, and make you one of the king’s chief political advisors.” Catholic Public Domain Version And young Antiochus wrote to Jonathan, saying: "I confirm you in the priesthood, and I appoint you over the four cities, so as to be among the king's friends." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And young Antiochus wrote to Jonathan, saying: I confirm thee in the high priesthood, and I appoint thee ruler over the four cities, and to be one of the king's friends. Good News Translation (US Version) The young King Antiochus wrote to Jonathan and confirmed him as High Priest and as ruler over the four regions and gave him the title “Friend of the King.” World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers The young Antiochus wrote to Jonathan, saying, “I confirm to you the high priesthood, and appoint you over the four districts, and to be one of the king’s friends.” Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition Young King Antiochus wrote a letter to Jonathan, in which he said: I will let you continue as high priest. I have also made you one of my trusted friends and the ruler of the four regions. |