58. And all the iniquitous considered together, saying, "Behold, Jonathan, and those who are with him, live in quietude and confidence. Now, therefore, let us bring forth Bacchides, and he will capture them all, in one night."
59. So they went and gave counsel to him.
60. And he rose up, so as to advance with a great army. And he secretly sent letters to his associates who were in Judea, to seize Jonathan and those who were with him. But they were not able, for their plan became known to them.
61. And he apprehended, from the men of the region, those who were the leaders of this malice, fifty men. And he killed them.
62. And Jonathan, and Simon, and those who were with him, withdrew into Bethbasi, which is in the desert. And he repaired its breaches, and they fortified it.
63. And Bacchides knew about it, and he gathered together all his multitude. And he reported it to those who were from Judea.
64. And he came and made camp above Bethbasi, and he fought against it for many days, and he made machines of war.
65. But Jonathan left behind his brother Simon in the city, and he went out into the country, and he approached with a number of men,
66. and he struck Odomera and his brothers, and the sons of Phasiron, in their tents. And he began to slaughter and to increase in forces.