23
Now ruler of the heavens, send a good angel in front of us to cause fear and trembling.
24
May your mighty arm terrify those who come with verbal insults against your holy people." With that he stopped speaking.
25
Nicanor's forces advanced with trumpet calls and battle cries.
26
But Judas' men battled against their enemies with appeals and prayers.
27
Fighting with their hands but praying to God with their hearts and rejoicing in God's appearance, they killed no fewer than thirty-five thousand soldiers.