2 Maccabees 13:19

19 He advanced against Beth-zur, a strong fortress of the Jews, was turned back, attacked again, and was defeated.

2 Maccabees 13:19 In-Context

17 This happened, just as day was dawning, because the Lord's help protected him.

18 The king, having had a taste of the daring of the Jews, tried strategy in attacking their positions.

19 He advanced against Beth-zur, a strong fortress of the Jews, was turned back, attacked again, and was defeated.

20 Judas sent in to the garrison whatever was necessary.

21 But Rhodocus, a man from the ranks of the Jews, gave secret information to the enemy; he was sought for, caught, and put in prison.

Footnotes

• [a]. Or [faltered]