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1 Maccabees 15:35-37
Common English Bible
1 Maccabees 15:35-37
Common English Bible
35 As for Joppa and Gazara, which you demand, they were causing a lot of problems for our people and land. But we’ll give you 5,700 pounds of silver for them.” Athenobius didn't say a word. 36 Instead, he returned with great anger and told the king what Simon had said. He also reported on Simon’s wealth and all that he had seen, and the king was enraged.
Victory over Cendebeus
37 Meanwhile, Trypho escaped on a ship and went to Orthosia.
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