1 Maccabees 12:40

Howbeit he was afraid that Jonathan would not suffer him, and that he would fight against him; wherefore he sought a way how to take Jonathan, that he might kill him. So he removed, and came to Bethsan.

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Overview of 1 Maccabees 12:40

Summary

Tryphon fears Jonathan and devises capture plot

Place

Bethsan

Event

Tryphon plots Jonathan's capture

Estimated Time Period

c. 150 BC