1 Maccabees 9:57-59

Revised Standard Version

⁵⁷ When Bac′chides saw that Al′cimus was dead, he returned to the king, and the land of Judah had rest for two years.

The End of the War

⁵⁸ Then all the lawless plotted and said, “See! Jonathan and his men are living in quiet and confidence. So now let us bring Bac′chides back, and he will capture them all in one night.” ⁵⁹ And they went and consulted with him.