16. After they filled the camp with fear and panic, they departed in good spirits.
17. This had happened just as the day was dawning because the Lord’s protection had come to Judas’ aid.
18. Having received a taste of the Jews’ courage, the king made an attempt on their military positions through other tricks.
19. He moved against a well-protected watch-post of the Jews at Beth-zur, but he was pushed back. He struck again, but this time he was defeated.
20. Judas sent necessary supplies to those inside.