17
Simon knew that they were speaking deceitfully to him, but he sent for the money and the sons so that he wouldn't arouse hostility among the people.
18
He was concerned that they might say, "Jonathan died because Simon didn't send the money and his sons."
19
So he sent the sons and one hundred talents. But Trypho broke his word and didn't release Jonathan.
20
After this, Trypho came to invade and destroy the country. He circled around by the way to Adora. But Simon and his army kept marching opposite him, every place he went.
21
Now the men in the elevated fortress kept sending messengers to Trypho, urging him to come to them by way of the wilderness and to send them food.