32
Where there were slain of Nicanor's side about five thousand men, and the rest fled into the city of David.
33
After this went Nicanor up to mount Sion, and there came out of the sanctuary certain of the priests and certain of the elders of the people, to salute him peaceably, and to shew him the burnt sacrifice that was offered for the king.
34
But he mocked them, and laughed at them, and abused them shamefully, and spake proudly,
35
And sware in his wrath, saying, Unless Judas and his host be now delivered into my hands, if ever I come again in safety, I will burn up this house: and with that he went out in a great rage.
36
Then the priests entered in, and stood before the altar and the temple, weeping, and saying,
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