1 Maccabees 9:63

63 When Bacchides found this out, he gathered together all his host and sent word to those who were of Judea.

1 Maccabees 9:63 In-Context

61 Therefore Jonathan and his company took from the men of the country, who were authors of that mischief, about fifty persons and slew them.

62 Afterwards Jonathan and Simon and those who were with them got away unto Bethbasi, which is in the wilderness; and they repaired the ruins thereof and made it strong.

63 When Bacchides found this out, he gathered together all his host and sent word to those who were of Judea.

64 Then went he and laid siege against Bethbasi; and they fought against it a long season, and made engines of war.

65 But Jonathan left his brother Simon in the city and went forth himself into the country; and with a small number went he forth.