1 Maccabees 13:17-19

Good News Translation

¹⁷ Although Simon knew that they were deceiving him, he sent for the money and the two sons because he did not want to arouse the hostility of the Jews. ¹⁸ He was afraid that they might later say that Jonathan was put to death because Simon would not send the money and the boys. ¹⁹ So he did as Trypho had demanded, but Trypho broke his promise and did not release Jonathan.