“After Timothy had been defeated once and again, he did not cease to increase his wickedness, but multiplied his hatred. Once more he rebuilds an army against Judas and his companions; for it is not enough for heretics to engage in disputes once and again with a small number, but they constantly stir up new wars agains…”
Rabanus Maurus, 9th c. — Commentary on 1 Maccabees
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37After these things gathered Timotheus another host and encamped against Raphon beyond the brook.
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35This done, Judas turned aside to Maspha; and after he had assaulted it he took and slew all the males therein, and received the spoils thereof and and burnt it with fire.
36From thence went he, and took Casphon, Maged, Bosor, and the other cities of the country of Galaad.
— 1 Maccabees 5:37 —
38So Judas sent men to espy the host, who brought him word, saying, All the heathen that be round about us are assembled unto them, even a very great host.
39He hath also hired the Arabians to help them and they have pitched their tents beyond the brook, ready to come and fight against thee. Upon this Judas went to meet them.