23 We moreover write on our part to you, that your livestock and goods are ours, and ours are yours. We do command therefore that they make report to you accordingly.” (WEB) 24 Now Jonathan heard that Demetrius’ princes had returned to fight against him with a greater army than before, (WEB) 25 so he marched away from Jerusalem, and met them in the country of Hamath; for he gave them no opportunity to set foot in his country. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 12:23–25
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