25. And so, he departed from Jerusalem, and he met them in the region of Hamath. For he did not give them time to enter into his own region.
26. And he sent spies into their camp, and, returning, they reported that they planned to come upon them in the night.
27. And when the sun had set, Jonathan instructed his men to stand watch, and to be in arms, ready to fight, all night long, and he stationed guards around the camp.
28. And the adversaries heard that Jonathan was prepared, with his own, for warfare. And they were struck with fear and dread in their heart. And they kindled fires in their camp.
29. But Jonathan, and those who were with him, did not know about it until morning. For they saw the lights burning.
30. And Jonathan pursued them, but did not overtake them. For they had crossed the river Eleutherus.
31. And Jonathan diverted toward the Arabians, who are called Zabadeans. And he struck them and took their spoils.
32. And he regrouped and came to Damascus, and he passed through all that region.
33. But Simon went forth and came as far as Askalon, and the nearby fortresses, but he turned aside to Joppa and occupied it,
34. (for he had heard that they intended to hand over the fortress that was on the side of Demetrius) and he stationed a guard there to keep it.