13. But Seron, commander of the Syrian army, heard that Judas had mustered an assembly of faithful men ready for war.
14. So he said, “I will make a name for myself and win honor in the kingdom. I will wage war against Judas and his followers, who have despised the king’s command.”
15. And again a large company of renegades advanced with him to help him take revenge on the Israelites.
16. When he reached the ascent of Beth-horon, Judas went out to meet him with a few men.