19. And he sent others to Gazara to make away with John: and to the captains of thousands he sent letters to come to him, that he might give them silver and gold and gifts.
20. And others he sent to take possession of Jerusalem, and the mount of the temple.
21. And one ran before to Gazara, and told John that his father and brethren were perished, and he has sent to kill you also.
22. And when he heard, he was sore amazed; and he laid hands on the men that came to destroy him, and killed them; for he perceived that they were seeking to destroy him.