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.
22
The king negotiated a second time with the people in Beth-zur, gave pledges, received theirs, withdrew, attacked Judas and his men, was defeated;
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