82 Then brought Simon forth his host, and set them against the footmen, (for the horsemen were spent,) who were discomfited by him, and fled.
83 The horsemen also, being scattered in the field, fled to Ashdod, and went into Beth–da´gon, their idol's temple, for safety.
84 But Jonathan set fire on Ashdod, and the cities round about it, and took their spoils; and the temple of Dagon, with them that were fled into it, he burned with fire.
85 Thus there were burned and slain with the sword well nigh eight thousand men.
86 And from thence Jonathan removed his host, and camped against Ash´kelon, where the men of the city came forth, and met him with great pomp.
87 After this returned Jonathan and his host unto Jerusalem, having many spoils.
88 Now when king Alexander heard these things, he honored Jonathan yet more,