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but returned in wrath to the king and reported to him these words, and also the splendor of Simon and all that he had seen. And the king was very angry.
37
Meanwhile Trypho embarked on a ship and escaped to Orthosia.
38
Then the king made Cendebeus commander-in-chief of the coastal country, and gave him troops of infantry and cavalry.
39
He commanded him to encamp against Judea, to build up Kedron and fortify its gates, and to make war on the people; but the king pursued Trypho.
40
So Cendebeus came to Jamnia and began to provoke the people and invade Judea and take the people captive and kill them.
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