2 Maccabees 15:26-28

Common English Bible

²⁶ But Judas’ men battled against their enemies with appeals and prayers. ²⁷ Fighting with their hands but praying to God with their hearts and rejoicing in God’s appearance, they killed no fewer than thirty-five thousand soldiers. ²⁸ When they returned from the battle to their camp with joy, they found Nicanor lying dead in full armor.