27
After overturning and destroying these places, he made war also on Ephron, a fortified city with a mixed population, where Lysias made his home. Strong young men fought bravely, however, in front of the walls where there were also many war engines and arrows.
28
Calling on the Lord who crushes the strength of the enemy, the Jews took control of the city and killed about twenty-five thousand people.
29
Then breaking camp and marching from there, they moved swiftly against Scythopolis, seventy-five miles from Jerusalem.
30
But the Jews who lived there reported that the citizens of Scythopolis showed kindness and a civil attitude toward them even in times of misfortune.
31
They thanked them and encouraged them also to be well-disposed toward their people in the future as well. Then they returned to Jerusalem since the Festival of Weeks was about to begin.