2 Maccabees 13:17

17 Now this was done at the break of day, by the protection and help of the Lord. 18; But the king having taken

8 taste of the hardiness of the Jews, attempted to take the strong places by policy:

2 Maccabees 13:17 In-Context

15 And having given his company for a watchword, The victory of God, with most valiant chosen young men, he set upon the king's quarter by night, and slew four thousand men in the camp, and the greatest of the elephants, with them that had been upon him,
16 And having filled the camp of the enemies with exceeding greet fear and tumult, they went off with good success.
17 Now this was done at the break of day, by the protection and help of the Lord. 18; But the king having taken

8 taste of the hardiness of the Jews, attempted to take the strong places by policy:

19 And he marched with his army to Bethsura, which was a strong hold of the Jews: but he was repulsed, he failed, he rest his men.
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