35 Judas led his army to the town of Maapha, which they attacked and captured. Then after killing the men and boys and taking everything of value, they burned the town.
36 Judas also captured the other towns in Gilead, including Chaspho, Maked, and Bosor.
37 Timothy then got together another army and camped on the other side of the stream near the town of Raphon.
38 Meanwhile, Judas had sent out spies who came back and told him, “Timothy has a large army of Gentiles from all around here,
39 and he has even hired some Arabs to join him. He's camped on the other side of the stream, eager to fight with you.”Judas led his army to meet them,
40 and they took up their positions near the stream.When Timothy saw them, he said to his officers:If Judas crosses the stream to attack, we won't have a chance, and he will destroy us.
41 But if he stops and sets up camp on the other side of the stream, that means he's afraid of us. Then we will cross over and destroy him.