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2 Maccabees 13:19–23

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Thus he moved upon Beth-sura, a strong fortress of the Jews, was routed, dashed at it (again(, was worsted. Judas got the necessaries of life conveyed to those inside. But Rhodocus, a Jewish soldier, betrayed the secrets of the Jews to the enemy; search was made for him, he was arrested and imprisoned. Again the king made overtures to the residents in Beth-sura, pledged his right hand, took theirs, departed, attacked the forces of Judas, was defeated, heard that Philip who had been left as chancellor in Antioch had become desperate, was confounded by the news, proposed peace to the Jews, submitted with an oath to all their equitable conditions, came to terms with them and offered sacrifice,

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