26. And, behold, they are encamped this day against the citadel at Jerusalem, to take it: and the sanctuary and Bethsura have they fortified.
27. And if you⌃ are not beforehand with them quickly, they will do greater things than these, and you shall not be able to control them.
28. And when the king heard this, he was angry, and gathered together all his Friends, even the rulers of his host, and them that were over the horse.
29. And there came to him from other kingdoms, and from isles of the sea, bands of hired soldiers.