1 Maccabees 9:65

65 But Jonathan left his brother Simon in the town while he went out into the country. He took only a few men and

1 Maccabees 9:65 In-Context

63 When Bacchides found out about this, he assembled all his forces and gave orders to the Judeans.

64 Then he came and camped against Bethbasi. He made war machines and fought against it for many days.

65 But Jonathan left his brother Simon in the town while he went out into the country. He took only a few men and

66 struck down Odomera and his people, as well as the people of Phasiron in their tents. Then he began to attack and went into battle with his forces.

67 Simon and his group left the town and set fire to the war machines.