38. Simon likewise built up Adida in the Shephelah, and fortified it by installing gates and bars.
39. Then Trypho sought to become king of Asia, assume the diadem, and do violence to King Antiochus.
40. But he was afraid that Jonathan would not permit him, but would fight against him. Looking for a way to seize and kill him, he set out and came to Beth-shan.