15. And the Jews that occupied the most commodious hold, received those that were driven out of Jerusalem, and attempted to make war.
16. Then they that were with Machabeus, beseeching the Lord by prayers to be their helper, made a strong attack upon the strong holds of the Idumeans:
17. And assaulting them with great force, won the holds, killed them that came in the way, and slew altogether no fewer than twenty thousand.
18. And whereas some were fled into very strong towers, having all manner of provision to sustain a siege,
19. Machabeus left Simon and Joseph, and Zacheus, and them that were with them in sufficient number to besiege them, and departed to those expeditions which urged more.