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And those who had to remain in the city were in no little distress, being anxious over the encounter in the open country. (2 Maccabees 15, 19)
When all were now looking forward to the coming decision, and the enemy was already close at hand with their army drawn up for battle, the elephants strategically stationed and the cavalry deployed on the flanks, (2 Maccabees 15, 20)
Maccabeus, perceiving the hosts that were before him and the varied supply of arms and the savagery of the elephants, stretched out his hands toward heaven and called upon the Lord who works wonders; for he knew that it is not by arms, but as the Lord decides, that he gains the victory for those who deserve it. (2 Maccabees 15, 21)
So now, O Sovereign of the heavens, send a good angel to carry terror and trembling before us. (2 Maccabees 15, 23)
Nicanor and his men advanced with trumpets and battle songs; (2 Maccabees 15, 25)
So, fighting with their hands and praying to God in their hearts, they laid low no less than thirty-five thousand men, and were greatly gladdened by God's manifestation. (2 Maccabees 15, 27)
When the action was over and they were returning with joy, they recognized Nicanor, lying dead, in full armor. (2 Maccabees 15, 28)
And the man who was ever in body and soul the defender of his fellow citizens, the man who maintained his youthful good will toward his countrymen, ordered them to cut off Nicanor's head and arm and carry them to Jerusalem. (2 Maccabees 15, 30)
He showed them the vile Nicanor's head and that profane man's arm, which had been boastfully stretched out against the holy house of the Almighty; (2 Maccabees 15, 32)
and he cut out the tongue of the ungodly Nicanor and said that he would give it piecemeal to the birds and hang up these rewards of his folly opposite the sanctuary. (2 Maccabees 15, 33)
And he hung Nicanor's head from the citadel, a clear and conspicuous sign to every one of the help of the Lord. (2 Maccabees 15, 35)
And they all decreed by public vote never to let this day go unobserved, but to celebrate the thirteenth day of the twelfth month -- which is called Adar in the Syrian language -- the day before Mordecai's day. (2 Maccabees 15, 36)
