30
Then the man who was ever in body and soul the defender of his people, the man who maintained his youthful goodwill toward his compatriots, ordered them to cut off Nicanor's head and arm and carry them to Jerusalem.
28
When the action was over and they were returning with joy, they recognized Nicanor, lying dead, in full armor.
29
Then there was shouting and tumult, and they blessed the Sovereign Lord in the language of their ancestors.
30
Then the man who was ever in body and soul the defender of his people, the man who maintained his youthful goodwill toward his compatriots, ordered them to cut off Nicanor's head and arm and carry them to Jerusalem.
31
When he arrived there and had called his compatriots together and stationed the priests before the altar, he sent for those who were in the citadel.
32
He showed them the vile Nicanor's head and that profane man's arm, which had been boastfully stretched out against the holy house of the Almighty.
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.