8 As they were there, close to Jerusalem, a horseman appeared at their head in white apparel, brandishing weapons of gold. (WEB) 9 They all together praised the merciful God, and were yet more strengthened in heart, being ready to assail not only men but the wildest animals and walls of iron, (WEB) 10 they advanced in array, having him who is in heaven to fight on their side, for the Lord had mercy on them. (WEB)
2 Maccabees 11:8–10
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2 Maccabees 15:25–27
25 Nicanor and his company advanced with trumpets and victory songs; (WEB) 26 but Judas and his company joined battle with the enemy with invocation and prayers. (WEB) 27 Fighting with their hands and praying to God with their hearts, they killed no less than thirty-five thousand m… (WEB)
2 Maccabees 10:28–30
28 When the dawn was now breaking, the two armies joined in battle, the one part having this, beside virtue, for a pledge of success and victory, that they had fled to the Lord for refuge, the others making their passion their leader in the fight. (WEB) 29 When the battle… (WEB)
Susanna 1:59–61
59 Then said Daniel unto him, Well; thou hast also lied against thine own head: for the angel of God waiteth with the sword to cut thee in two, that he may destroy you. (KJV) 60 With that all the assembly cried out with a loud voice, and praised God, who saveth them that… (KJV) 61 … (KJV)
2 Maccabees 15:7–9
7 But Maccabaeus still trusted unceasingly, with all hope that he should obtain help from the Lord. (WEB) 8 He exhorted his company not to be fearful at the assault of the heathen, but keeping in mind the help which in former times they had often received from heaven, s… (WEB)
1 Maccabees 4:54–56
54 At the time and day the Gentiles had profaned it, even then it was dedicated with songs, harps, lutes, and with cymbals. (WEB) 55 All the people fell on their faces, worshiped, and gave praise toward heaven, which had given them good success. (WEB) 56 They celebrated the dedicat… (WEB)
2 Maccabees 2:20–22
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Wisdom of Solomon 11:2–4
2 They traveled through a desert without inhabitant, and they pitched their tents in trackless regions. (WEB) 3 They withstood enemies and repelled foes. (WEB) 4 They thirsted, and they called upon you, and water was given to them out of the flinty rock, and healing of their thi… (WEB)
3 Maccabees 6:18–20
18 Then the all-glorious, all-powerful, and true God, displayed his holy countenance, and opened the gates of heaven, from which two angels, dreadful of form, came down and were visible to all but the Jews. (WEB) 19 They stood opposite, and filled the enemies’ army with c… (WEB)
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