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Thereupon the king sent out an army for the people’s undoing, with Nicanor at the head of it, that was one of his most notable princes, and had a grudge against Israel to satisfy. (1 Maccabees 7, 26)
Came peoples from far away, kings from the furthest corners of earth, to offer battle, they were overwhelmed and signally defeated; those nearer at hand were content to pay yearly tribute. (1 Maccabees 8, 4)
One of the Roman generals was sent out to engage them; fell many in battle, wives and children were carried off into exile, goods plundered, the land conquered, its fortresses destroyed, and they are slaves to this day. (1 Maccabees 8, 10)
One by one they slipped away, and raise fresh levies he might not, with the battle so hard upon his heels; what wonder if Judas lost heart, and was unmanned? (1 Maccabees 9, 7)
In vain they sought to dissuade him; Speed we may not, they said; let us save our skins now, we may yet join hands with our brethren, and do battle hereafter; why, we are but a handful! (1 Maccabees 9, 9)
and Judas’ men, they raised a great cry on their own part, till the earth rang again with the noise of the two armies. Thus begun, the battle went on from morning till dusk. (1 Maccabees 9, 13)
now indeed the battle grew fierce, and there were many fell wounded on either part, (1 Maccabees 9, 17)
Great lament all Israel made over him, and long they mourned him; (1 Maccabees 9, 20)
Once Judas was dead, there was no corner in Israel but treason began to shew its face there, and lawlessness to abound; (1 Maccabees 9, 23)
never, since prophecy died out among them, had the men of Israel known such distress. (1 Maccabees 9, 27)
Cry we rather upon heaven, for deliverance out of the enemy’s hand. So the battle was joined; (1 Maccabees 9, 46)
here garrisons were set, for the harrying of Israel. (1 Maccabees 9, 51)
