38
The rest of the cavalry were stationed on either side, on the two flanks of the army, to harass the enemy while being themselves protected by the phalanxes.
39
When the sun shone on the shields of gold and brass, the hills were ablaze with them and gleamed like flaming torches.
40
Now a part of the king's army was spread out on the high hills, and some troops were on the plain, and they advanced steadily and in good order.
41
All who heard the noise made by their multitude, by the marching of the multitude and the clanking of their arms, trembled, for the army was very large and strong.
42
But Judas and his army advanced to the battle, and six hundred of the king's army fell.
43
Now Eleazar, called Avaran, saw that one of the animals was equipped with royal armor. It was taller than all the others, and he supposed that the king was on it.
44
So he gave his life to save his people and to win for himself an everlasting name.
45
He courageously ran into the midst of the phalanx to reach it; he killed men right and left, and they parted before him on both sides.
46
He got under the elephant, stabbed it from beneath, and killed it; but it fell to the ground upon him and he died.
47
When the Jews saw the royal might and the fierce attack of the forces, they turned away in flight.
48
The soldiers of the king's army went up to Jerusalem against them, and the king encamped in Judea and at Mount Zion.