The King's Attack and Withdrawal

The King negotiated a second time with the people in Betzur, gave pledges, received theirs, withdrew, attacked Judas and his men, was defeated. He got word that Philip, who had been left in charge of the government, had revolted in Antioch. He was dismayed, called in the Jews, yielded, and swore to observe all their rights. Lysaeus took the public platform, made the best possible defense, convinced them, appeased them, gained their goodwill; he then set out for Antioch. This is how the King's attack and withdrawal turned out.