1 Maccabees 7:20

Then committed he the country to Alcimus, and left with him a power to aid him: so Bacchides went to the king.

Then committed he the country to Alcimus, and left with him a power to aid him: so Bacchides went to the king.

He placed Alcimus in charge of the country and left with him a force to aid him. Then Bacchides went away to the king.