26
But Judas and his company encountered the enemies with invocation and prayer.
27
So that fighting with their hands, and praying unto God with their hearts, they slew no less than thirty and five thousand men: for through the appearance of God they were greatly cheered.
28
Now when the battle was done, returning again with joy, they knew that Nicanor lay dead in his harness.
29
Then they made a great shout and a noise, praising the Almighty in their own language.
30
And Judas, who was ever the chief defender of the citizens both in body and mind, and who continued his love toward his countrymen all his life, commanded to strike off Nicanor's head, and his hand with his shoulder, and bring them to Jerusalem.
The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.