23 Heliodorus went on to execute that which had been decreed. (WEB) 24 But when he was already present there with his guards near the treasury, the Sovereign of spirits and of all authority caused a great manifestation, so that all who had presumed to come with him, stricken with dismay at the power of God, fainted in terror. (WEB) 25 For they saw a horse with a frightening rider, adorned with beautiful trappings, and he rushed fiercely and struck at Heliodorus with his forefeet. It seemed like he who sat on the horse had complete armor of gold. (WEB)
2 Maccabees 3:23–25
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4 Maccabees 4:9–11
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2 Maccabees 3:12–14
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2 Maccabees 4:24–26
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Matthew 28:3–5
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2 Maccabees 5:17–19
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2 Maccabees 3:39–40
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2 Esdras 13:7–9
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1 Maccabees 15:35–37
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