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while Eleazar was publicly to read aloud the holy scroll. Giving the watchword of "God's help," Judas took command of the first military unit and attacked Nicanor.
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With the almighty as their ally, they slaughtered more than nine thousand of the enemy, wounding and disabling many of Nicanor's army and driving them all to flight.
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They seized the funds of those who came to buy them. After pursuing them a long way, they returned while there was still time
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because it was the day before the Sabbath. For that reason they didn't continue to pursue them.
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After collecting the arms of the enemy and stripping them of their spoils, they kept the Sabbath, praising and giving thanks to the Lord for saving them that day and for giving them this initial sign of mercy.