3
But Dositheus, called the son of Drimulus, by birth a Jew, afterward a renegade from the laws and observances of his country, conveyed Ptolemy away, and made an obscure person lie down in his stead in the tent. It befell this man to receive the fate which was meant for the other.
4
A fierce battle then took place; and the men of Antiochus prevailing, Arsinoe continually went up and down the ranks, and with dishevelled hair, with tears and entreaties, begged the soldiers to fight manfully for themselves, their children, and wives; and promised that if they proved conquerors, she would give them two minae of gold apiece.
5
It thus fell out that their enemies were defeated in hand-to-hand encounter, and that many of them were taken prisoners.
6
Having vanquished this attempt, the king then decided to proceed to the neighbouring cities, and encourage them.
7
By doing this, and by making donations to their temples, he inspired his subjects with confidence.
The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.