1 Maccabees 11:44

Upon this Jonathan sent him three thousand strong men unto Antioch: and when they came to the king, the king was very glad of their coming.

Upon this Jonathan sent him three thousand strong men unto Antioch: and when they came to the king, the king was very glad of their coming.

So Jonathan sent him three thousand valiant men to Antioch. They came to the king, and the king was glad at their coming.