1 Maccabees 9:32

Campaigns of Jonathan

32 When Bacchides learned about this development, he tried to kill Jonathan.

1 Maccabees 9:32 In-Context

30 So we've chosen you today to take his place as our ruler and leader to fight our battle."

31 Jonathan accepted the leadership at that time in place of his brother Judas.

32 When Bacchides learned about this development, he tried to kill Jonathan.

33 But Jonathan, his brother Simon, and all those with him heard about it and fled into the Tekoa wilderness. They camped beside the water of the pool of Asphar.

34 Bacchides found out about this on a Sabbath day, and he and his army crossed the Jordan River.