In those days Jonathan assembled the men of Judea to attack the citadel in Jerusalem: After Alexander’s death Jonathan was quick to challenge Demetrius~II by moving against the fort in Jerusalem, still occupied by Syrian soldiers (see the comments on 1Macc 10.9). In those days may be rendered “About that time” (Good News Bible) or “A little later” (Contemporary English Version). For the citadel in Jerusalem, see the comments on 1Macc 1.33.

And he built many engines of war to use against it: For engines of war, see the comments on 1Macc 5.30.

Quoted with permission from Bullard, Roger A. and Hatton, Howard A. A Handbook on 1-2 Maccabees. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 2011. For this and other handbooks for translators see here.