50
But Jonathan's forces believed that Jonathan had been seized and had died along with his troops. They encouraged each other and kept marching in tight formation, ready for fighting.
51
When their pursuers saw that they would fight for their lives, they turned back.
52
So they all reached the land of Judah safely. They mourned for Jonathan and his companions, and they were very anxious. All Israel mourned deeply.
53
All the nations around them tried to destroy them, saying, "They have no leader or helper now. Let's make war against them and blot out their memory from humanity."