1 Maccabees 5:39

39 He hath also hired the Arabians to help them, and they have pitched their tents beyond the brook, ready to come and fight against thee." Upon this, Judas went to meet them.

1 Maccabees 5:39 In-Context

37 After these things Timothy gathered another host and encamped against Raphon beyond the brook.

38 So Judas sent men to espy the host, who brought him word, saying, "All the heathen that are round about us are assembled unto them, even a very great host.

39 He hath also hired the Arabians to help them, and they have pitched their tents beyond the brook, ready to come and fight against thee." Upon this, Judas went to meet them.

40 Then Timothy said unto the captains of his host, "When Judas and his host come near the brook, if he pass over first unto us, we shall not be able to withstand him; for he will mightily prevail against us.

41 But if he be afraid and camp beyond the river, we shall go over unto him and prevail against him."