1 Maccabees 16:21

Now one had run afore to Gazara, and told John that his father and brethren were slain, and, [quoth he, Ptolemee] hath sent to slay thee also.

Now one had run before to Gazera and told John that his father and brethren were slain, and, quoth he, Ptolemee has sent to kill you also.

One ran before to Gazara, and told John that his father and kindred had perished, and that he has sent to kill you also.