74
When Jonathan heard the words of Apollonius, his spirit was aroused. He chose ten thousand men and set out from Jerusalem, and Simon his brother met him to help him.
75
He encamped before Joppa, but the men of the city closed its gates, for Apollonius had a garrison in Joppa.
76
So they fought against it, and the men 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.