68
They fought with Bacchides, and he was crushed by them. They distressed him greatly, for his plan and his expedition had been in vain.
69
So he was greatly enraged at the lawless men who had counseled him to come into the country, and he killed many of them. Then he decided to depart to his own land.
70
When Jonathan learned of this, he sent ambassadors to him to make peace with him and obtain release of the captives.
71
He agreed, and did as he said; and he swore to Jonathan that he would not try to harm him as long as he lived.
72
He restored to him the captives whom he had formerly taken from the land of Judah; then he turned and departed to his own land, and came no more into their territory.
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