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The king was infuriated and stirred up by the slanders of that wicked man. He wrote Nicanor telling him how indignant he was over the treaty and ordering him to put Maccabeus in chains and to send him to Antioch at once. (2 Maccabees 14, 27)
Then, he stretched out his hand to the sanctuary and made this oath: "If you do not hand Judas over to me in chains, I shall raze this place consecrated to God, destroy the altar, and right here build a splendid temple to Dionysus." (2 Maccabees 14, 33)
And after saying this, he left. The priests stretched forth their hands to heaven and called on him who had unceasingly defended our nation, saying (2 Maccabees 14, 34)
They considered of secondary importance any concern for their wives, children and friends; because they feared above all for the Temple consecrated to God. (2 Maccabees 15, 18)
Then Maccabeus could see this multitude with their weapons of every kind and the ferocious elephants. He stretched forth his hands to heaven and called on the Lord who works marvels, for he knew that God gives victory to those who deserve it, and this does not depend on weapons, but on the will of God. (2 Maccabees 15, 21)
So now, O Lord of Heaven, send your good angel, before us too, to fill our enemies with fear and terror. (2 Maccabees 15, 23)
Show your power and let your arm strike those who insult you and who come to destroy your holy people." With this, he ended his prayer. (2 Maccabees 15, 24)
When the battle ended, and they returned rejoicing, they found Nicanor dead, lying on the ground with all his armor. (2 Maccabees 15, 28)
There he summoned his compatriots and priests. He stood before the altar and ordered them to send for those in the Citadel. (2 Maccabees 15, 31)
These were the events during the time of Nicanor. As from those days the city remained under the power of the Hebrews, I end my account here. (2 Maccabees 15, 37)
The readers' pleasure depends on how the account was arranged, just as it is with one who drinks. It does not do any good when one drinks only pure wine or water but wine mixed with water is tasty and delightful. Let this, then, be my last word. (2 Maccabees 15, 39)
She will crown you with grace and put a diadem of splendor on your head. (Proverbs 4, 9)
