1 Maccabees 9:57

57 When Bacchides saw that Alcimus was dead, he returned to the king, and the land of Judah had rest for two years.

1 Maccabees 9:57 In-Context

55 But he only began to tear it down, for at that time Alcimus was stricken and his work was hindered; his mouth was stopped and he was paralyzed, so that he could no longer say a word or give commands concerning his house.

56 And Alcimus died at that time in great agony.

57 When Bacchides saw that Alcimus was dead, he returned to the king, and the land of Judah had rest for two years.

58 Then all the lawless plotted and said, "See! Jonathan and his men are living in quiet and confidence. So now let us bring Bacchides back, and he will capture them all in one night."

59 And they went and consulted with him.