19
He sent others also to Gazara to kill John; and unto the tribunes he sent letters to come unto him, that he might give them silver and gold and rewards.
17
In so doing, he committed a great treachery, and recompensed evil for good.
18
Then Ptolemy wrote these things and sent to the king, that he should send him a host to aid him, and he would deliver him the country and cities.
19
He sent others also to Gazara to kill John; and unto the tribunes he sent letters to come unto him, that he might give them silver and gold and rewards.
20
And others he sent to take Jerusalem and the mountain of the temple.
21
Now one had run ahead to Gazara and told John that his father and brethren were slain, and he said, Ptolemy hath sent to slay thee also.
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