1 Maccabees 10:77

77 When Apollonius heard of it, he mustered three thousand cavalry and a large army, and went to Azotus as though he were going farther. At the same time he advanced into the plain, for he had a large troop of cavalry and put confidence in it.

1 Maccabees 10:77 In-Context

75 He encamped before Joppa, but the people of the city closed its gates, for Apollonius had a garrison in Joppa.

76 So they fought against it, and the people of the city became afraid and opened the gates, and Jonathan gained possession of Joppa.

77 When Apollonius heard of it, he mustered three thousand cavalry and a large army, and went to Azotus as though he were going farther. At the same time he advanced into the plain, for he had a large troop of cavalry and put confidence in it.

78 Jonathan pursued him to Azotus, and the armies engaged in battle.

79 Now Apollonius had secretly left a thousand cavalry behind them.