1 Maccabees 13:15

15 Whereas we have Jonathan thy brother in custody, it is for money that he owes unto the king's treasury, concerning the business that was committed unto him.

1 Maccabees 13:15 In-Context

13 But Simon pitched his tents at Adida, opposite the plain.

14 Now when Trypho learned that Simon had risen up in the stead of his brother Jonathan and meant to join battle with him, he sent messengers unto him, saying,

15 Whereas we have Jonathan thy brother in custody, it is for money that he owes unto the king's treasury, concerning the business that was committed unto him.

16 Therefore now send a hundred talents of silver and two of his sons as hostages, that when he is at liberty he may not revolt from us, and we will let him go.

17 Hereupon Simon, albeit he perceived that they spoke deceitfully unto him, yet sent he the money and the children, lest perhaps he should procure for himself great hatred from the people,