1 Maccabees 7:39

Death of Nicanor

39 Now Nicanor, along with the Syrian army, left Jerusalem and camped in Beth-horon.

1 Maccabees 7:39 In-Context

37 You, heavenly one, chose this house to be called by your name and to be a house of prayer and petition for your people.

38 Take vengeance on this man and on his army! Make them die by the sword. Remember their evil slander. Don't let them live any longer.

39 Now Nicanor, along with the Syrian army, left Jerusalem and camped in Beth-horon.

40 Judas camped in Adasa with three thousand men. Then Judas prayed:

41 When the messengers from the king of the Assyrians insulted us with words, your angel went out and struck down one hundred eighty-five thousand.