2 Maccabees 1:13

13 The ruler and his armed forces that went into Persia seemed invincible. But they were slain in the goddess Nanea's temple, when Nanea's priests tricked them.

2 Maccabees 1:13 In-Context

11 God saved us from great danger when we were battling against the king. So we greatly praise God

12 because he forced those fighting in the holy city to leave.

13 The ruler and his armed forces that went into Persia seemed invincible. But they were slain in the goddess Nanea's temple, when Nanea's priests tricked them.

14 Since Antiochus came in order to marry the goddess, he and his political advisors came into the temple to take the great wealth as payment for her dowry.

15 When the priests of Nanea had set it out, the king entered with a few men into the enclosed space of the shrine. After closing off the temple as Antiochus entered,