47 But he retained with him three thousand men, of whom he sent two thousand into Galilee, and one thousand came with him.
48 But when Jonathan entered into Ptolemais, those of Ptolemais closed the gates of the city, and they captured him. And all those who entered with him, they executed with the sword.
49 And Trypho sent an army and horsemen into Galilee, and into the great plain, to destroy all the associates of Jonathan.
50 But, when they had thought that Jonathan had been captured and slain, along with all who were with him, they encouraged one another, and they went out prepared for battle.
51 Then those who had pursued them, seeing that they stood for their lives, were turned back.
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