30
So now we have chosen you today to take his place as our ruler and leader, to fight our battle."
31
And Jonathan at that time accepted the leadership and took the place of Judas his brother.
32
When Bacchides learned of this, he tried to kill him.
33
But Jonathan and Simon his brother and all who were with him heard of it, and they fled into the wilderness of Tekoa and camped by the water of the pool of Asphar.
34
Bacchides found this out on the sabbath day, and he with all his army crossed the Jordan.
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