⁷⁵ He encamped before Joppa, but the people of the city closed its gates, for Apollonius had a garrison in Joppa.^(A)

⁷⁰ All the men with Jonathan fled; not one of them was left except Mattathias son of Absalom and Judas son of Chalphi, commanders of the forces of the army.^(A)

¹⁷ John and Absalom, who were sent by you, have delivered your signed communication and have asked about the matters indicated in it.^(A)