40. And Timotheus said to the captains of his host, when Judas and his army drew near to the brook of water, If he pass over first to us, we shall not be able to withstand him; for he will mightily prevail against us:
41. but if he be afraid, and encamp beyond the river, we will cross over to him, and prevail against him.
42. Now when Judas came near to the brook of water, he caused the scribes of the people to remain by the brook, and gave commandment to them, saying, Suffer no man to encamp, but let all come to the battle.