15
They related that the people of Ptolemais, Tyre, Sidon, and all Galilee of the Gentiles had gathered together "to annihilate us."
16
When Judas and the people heard all this, a great assembly was called to decide what they should do to assist their people who were in distress and were being attacked by enemies.
17
Then Judas said to Simon his brother: "Choose your men and go rescue your people in Galilee. My brother Jonathan and I will go to Gilead."
18
He left Joseph, Zechariah's son, and Azariah, a leader of the people, with the rest of the forces in Judea to guard it.
19
He commanded them, "Take charge of this people, but don't engage in battle with the Gentiles before we return."