26 And behold, this day they have taken a position near the stronghold of Jerusalem to occupy it, and they have fortified the stronghold of Bethzur.
27 And, unless you quickly act to prevent them, they will do greater things than these, and you will not be able to subdue them."
28 And the king was angry when he heard this. And he called together all his friends, and the leaders of his army, and those who were over the horsemen.
29 But there even came to him mercenary armies from other kingdoms and from the islands of the sea.
30 And the number of his army was one hundred thousand footmen, and twenty thousand horsemen, and thirty-two elephants trained for battle.
31 And they traveled through Idumea, and they took a position near Bethzur. And they fought for many days, and they made machines of war. But they came out and burnt them with fire, and they fought manfully.
32 And Judas departed from the stronghold, and he moved the camp to Bethzechariah, opposite the camp of the king.