1 Maccabees 4:15

15 All those who were in the rear were killed by the sword. The Israelites pursued them to Gazara, to the plains of Idumea, and to Azotus and Jamnia. Three thousand Gentiles died.

1 Maccabees 4:15 In-Context

13 They went out from their camp to engage them in battle. The men with Judas blew their trumpets, and the battle began.

14 The Gentiles were crushed and fled into the plain.

15 All those who were in the rear were killed by the sword. The Israelites pursued them to Gazara, to the plains of Idumea, and to Azotus and Jamnia. Three thousand Gentiles died.

16 Judas and his forces stopped pursuing them.

17 He said to everyone: "Don't be greedy to plunder, for there is still a battle ahead of us.