3 Maccabees 6:16

God delivers the Jews

16 Now as Eleazar was concluding his prayer, the king arrived at the racecourse with the beasts and all the arrogance of his power.

3 Maccabees 6:16 In-Context

14 The entire multitude of infants and their parents is begging you with tears.

15 Let it be shown to all the Gentiles that you are with us, Lord, and you haven't turned your face away from us. But just as you have said, "Not even when they were in the land of their enemies did I neglect them," so bring it to pass, Lord.

16 Now as Eleazar was concluding his prayer, the king arrived at the racecourse with the beasts and all the arrogance of his power.

17 When the Jews saw this, they cried out to heaven so loudly that even the nearby valleys echoed, putting the army into a panic.

18 Then the most glorious, almighty, and true God showed forth his holy face and opened the heavenly gates. Two glorified angels of frightful appearance descended, visible to all except the Jews.