18
Now when the king had taken a taste of the manliness of the Jews, he went about to take the holds by policy,
19
And marched toward Bethsura, which was a strong hold of the Jews: but he was put to flight, failed, and lost of his men:
20
For Judas had conveyed unto them that were in it such things as were necessary.
21
But Rhodocus, who was in the Jews' host, disclosed the secrets to the enemies; therefore he was sought out, and when they had gotten him, they put him in prison.
22
The king treated with them in Bethsura the second time, gave his hand, took their's, departed, fought with Judas, was overcome;
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