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Judas, in his camp at Adarsa, had but three thousand men. And this was the prayer Judas prayed: (1 Maccabees 7, 40)
Came peoples from far away, kings from the furthest corners of earth, to offer battle, they were overwhelmed and signally defeated; those nearer at hand were content to pay yearly tribute. (1 Maccabees 8, 4)
caught him alive, and demanded both from him and from his heirs rich tribute, and hostages, with other conditions of surrender; (1 Maccabees 8, 7)
But to their friends, that would live at peace with them, they were ever good friends in return. Kingdoms both far and near became their vassals, nor any that heard their name but feared it; (1 Maccabees 8, 12)
While this was afoot, news came to Demetrius that Nicanor and his men had perished in the encounter. But he would still have his way; Bacchides and Alcimus should be sent back to Judaea, and the northern command✻ of his army with them. (1 Maccabees 9, 1)
but these were greatly daunted when they saw what heavy odds were against them, and began to desert their lines, till no more than eight hundred of them were left. (1 Maccabees 9, 6)
In vain they sought to dissuade him; Speed we may not, they said; let us save our skins now, we may yet join hands with our brethren, and do battle hereafter; why, we are but a handful! (1 Maccabees 9, 9)
But now those on the left, seeing their right wing routed, cut off Judas and his men from the rear; (1 Maccabees 9, 16)
Once Judas was dead, there was no corner in Israel but treason began to shew its face there, and lawlessness to abound; (1 Maccabees 9, 23)
There is but one way of it; this day we have chosen thee to be our ruler, our chieftain, to fight our battles for us. (1 Maccabees 9, 30)
but of this Jonathan had warning, and took refuge, with his brother Simon and all his company, in the desert of Thecue. It was there, by Asphar pool, they halted; (1 Maccabees 9, 33)
This was the manner of it. Jonathan had sent his brother John, that was in command of the camp followers, on an errand to his good friends the Nabuthaeans. They had brought a deal of their household stuff with them; would the Nabuthaeans take it into safe keeping? (1 Maccabees 9, 35)
