40. And he was afraid lest haply Jonathan should not suffer him, and lest he should fight against him; and he sought a way how to take him, that he might destroy him. And he removed, and came to Bethshan.
41. And Jonathan came forth to meet him with forty thousand men chosen for battle, and came to Bethshan.
42. And Tryphon saw that he came with a great host, and he was afraid to stretch forth his hand against him:
43. and he received him honorably, and commended him to all his Friends, and gave him gifts, and commanded his forces to be obedient to him, as to himself.
44. And he said to Jonathan, Why have you put all this people to trouble, seeing there is no war between us?