15 He gave out to his men the watchword, “VICTORY IS GOD’S”, with a chosen force of the bravest young men he attacked the king’s pavilion by night, and killed of his army as many as two thousand men, and brought down the leading elephant with him who was in the tower on him. (WEB) 16 At last they filled the army with terror and alarm, and departed with good success. (WEB) 17 This had been accomplished when the day was just dawning, because of the Lord’s protection that gave Judas help. (WEB)
2 Maccabees 13:15–17
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