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But Nicanor, hearing that Judas and his company were in the strong places about Samaria, resolved without any danger to set upon them on the sabbath day. (2 Maccabees 15, 1)
Nevertheless the Jews that were compelled to go with him said, O destroy not so cruelly and barbarously, but give honour to that day, which he, that seeth all things, hath honoured with holiness above all other days. (2 Maccabees 15, 2)
Then said the other, And I also am mighty upon earth, and I command to take arms, and to do the king's business. Yet he obtained not to have his wicked will done. (2 Maccabees 15, 5)
So Nicanor in exceeding pride and haughtiness determined to set up a publick monument of his victory over Judas and them that were with him. (2 Maccabees 15, 6)
Wherefore he exhorted his people not to fear the coming of the heathen against them, but to remember the help which in former times they had received from heaven, and now to expect the victory and aid, which should come unto them from the Almighty. (2 Maccabees 15, 8)
Thus he armed every one of them, not so much with defence of shields and spears, as with comfortable and good words: and beside that, he told them a dream worthy to be believed, as if it had been so indeed, which did not a little rejoice them. (2 Maccabees 15, 11)
Thus being well comforted by the words of Judas, which were very good, and able to stir them up to valour, and to encourage the hearts of the young men, they determined not to pitch camp, but courageously to set upon them, and manfully to try the matter by conflict, because the city and the sanctuary and the temple were in danger. (2 Maccabees 15, 17)
Also they that were in the city took not the least care, being troubled for the conflict abroad. (2 Maccabees 15, 19)
And now, when as all looked what should be the trial, and the enemies were already come near, and the army was set in array, and the beasts conveniently placed, and the horsemen set in wings, (2 Maccabees 15, 20)
Maccabeus seeing the coming of the multitude, and the divers preparations of armour, and the fierceness of the beasts, stretched out his hands toward heaven, and called upon the Lord that worketh wonders, knowing that victory cometh not by arms, but even as it seemeth good to him, he giveth it to such as are worthy: (2 Maccabees 15, 21)
Wherefore now also, O Lord of heaven, send a good angel before us for a fear and dread unto them; (2 Maccabees 15, 23)
Then Nicanor and they that were with him came forward with trumpets and songs. (2 Maccabees 15, 25)
