31. And certain also of the Asiarchs, being his friends, sent unto him and besought him not to adventure himself into the theatre.
32. Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was in confusion; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together.
33. And they brought Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made a defense unto the people.