And it came to pass, after the death of Judas, that the wicked began to put forth their heads in all the confines of Israel, and all the workers of iniquity rose up. 24In those days there was a very great famine, and they and all their country yielded to Bacchides. 25And Bacchides chose the wicked men, and made them lords of the country: 26And they sought out, and made diligent search after the friends of Judas, and brought them to Bacchides, and he took vengeance of them, and abused them. 27And there was a great tribulation in Israel, such as was not since the day, that there was no prophet seen in Israel. 28And all the friends of Judas came together, and said to Jonathan: 29Since thy brother Judas died there is not a man like him to go forth against our enemies, Bacchides, and them that are the enemies of our nation. 30Now, therefore, we have chosen thee this day to be our prince, and captain, in his stead, to fight our battles. 31So Jonathan took upon him the government at that time, and rose up in the place of Judas, his brother