81. But the people stood firm, just as Jonathan had instructed them, and their horses suffered hardships.
82. Then Simon drew forth his army, and he sent them against the legion. For the horsemen were wearied. And they were crushed by him, and they fled.
83. And those who were scattered throughout the plains fled to Azotus, and they entered into Bethdagon, so that, by their idol in that place, they might save themselves.
84. But Jonathan set fire to Azotus and to the cities that were all around it, and he captured their spoils and the temple of Dagon. And he burned with fire all those who had fled into it.
85. And so it was that those who fell by the sword, with those who were burned, were nearly eight thousand men.
86. And Jonathan, removed his encampment from there, and he took up a position against Askalon. And they went out of the city to meet him with great glory.
87. And Jonathan returned to Jerusalem with his own, having many spoils.
88. And it happened that, when king Alexander heard these words, he added still more glory to Jonathan.
89. And he sent him a clasp of gold, as is customary to be given to those who are of royal lineage. And he gave him Ekron, and all its borders, as a possession.