41 “When those who came from the king blasphemed, your angel went out, and struck among them one hundred eighty-five thousand. (WEB) 42 Even so, crush this army before us today, and let all the rest know that he has spoken wickedly against your sanctuary. Judge him according to his wickedness.” (WEB) 43 On the thirteenth day of the month Adar, the armies met in battle. Nicanor’s army was defeated, and he himself was the first to fall in the battle. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 7:41–43
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