47 They saw the strength of the kingdom and the fierce attack of the army, and turned away from them. (WEB) 48 But the soldiers of the king’s army went up to Jerusalem to meet them, and the king encamped toward Judea and toward mount Zion. (WEB) 49 He made peace with the people of Bethsura. He came out of the city because they had no food there to endure the siege, because it was a Sabbath to the land. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 6:47–49
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