1 Maccabees 10:80DRA

Catholic Bible · DRA · Verse 80 of 89

"And Jonathan knew that there was an ambush behind him, and they surrounded his army, and cast darts at the people from morning till evening."
1 Maccabees 10:80

In context

78And he went to Azotus as one that was making a journey, and immediately he went forth into the plain: because he had a great number of horsemen, and he trusted in them. And Jonathan followed after him to Azotus, and they joined battle.

79And Apollonius left privately in the camp a thousand horsemen behind them.

80And Jonathan knew that there was an ambush behind him, and they surrounded his army, and cast darts at the people from morning till evening.

81But the people stood still, as Jonathan had commanded them: and so their horses were fatigued.

82Then Simon drew forth his army, and attacked the legion: for the horsemen were wearied: and they were discomfited by him, and fled.

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