3 Maccabees 6:21

21 The elephants turned back on the armed forces that were following them, and they began to trample and destroy them.

3 Maccabees 6:21 In-Context

19 They opposed the power of the enemies, filled them with confusion and dread, and made them freeze in their tracks as with shackles.

20 Even the body of the king gave a slight shudder, and he forgot his sullen arrogance.

21 The elephants turned back on the armed forces that were following them, and they began to trample and destroy them.

22 The king's anger was changed into pity and tears because of the schemes that he had previously devised.

23 When he heard the loud cry and saw the Jews all lying on the ground awaiting destruction, he wept and violently threatened his friends, saying,