And after he had put to flight and destroyed them, Judas removed the host toward Ephron, a strong city, wherein Lysias abode, and a great multitude of divers nations, and the strong young men kept the walls, and defended them mightily: wherein also was great provision of engines and darts.
After routing and destroying them, Judas moved his army toward Ephron, a fortified city where Lysias resided along with a large multitude from various nations, defended by strong young men manning the walls with great determination, and well stocked with siege engines and weapons.
