1 Maccabees 11:44

44 So Jonathan sent 3,000 trained soldiers to Antioch. The king was delighted when they arrived,

1 Maccabees 11:44 In-Context

42 Demetrius replied: "I will do what you request, and when the opportunity presents itself, I will bestow upon you and your nation the highest honors.

43 But now you can help me by sending soldiers to fight for me, because all of my troops have revolted."

44 So Jonathan sent 3,000 trained soldiers to Antioch. The king was delighted when they arrived,

45 because a mob of 120,000 had gathered in the city determined to kill him.

46 But he escaped to the palace while the mob took control of the streets and began to riot.