30. But when the Jews who lived there testified to the goodwill shown by the Scythopolitans and to their kind treatment even in times of adversity,
31. Judas and his men thanked them and exhorted them to be well disposed to their nation in the future also. Finally they arrived in Jerusalem, shortly before the feast of Weeks.
32. After this feast, also called Pentecost, they lost no time in marching against Gorgias, governor of Idumea,
33. who opposed them with three thousand foot soldiers and four hundred cavalry.
34. In the ensuing battle, a few of the Jews were slain.