56
But as for such as were building houses, or had betrothed wives, or were planting vineyards, or were fearful, those he commanded that they should return, every man to his own house, according to the law.
54
Then sounded they with trumpets, and cried with a loud voice.
55
And after this Judas ordained captains over the people, even captains over thousands, and over hundreds, and over fifties, and over tens.
56
But as for such as were building houses, or had betrothed wives, or were planting vineyards, or were fearful, those he commanded that they should return, every man to his own house, according to the law.
57
So the camp removed, and pitched upon the south side of Emmaus.
58
And Judas said, arm yourselves, and be valiant men, and see that ye be in readiness against the morning, that ye may fight with these nations, that are assembled together against us to destroy us and our sanctuary:
The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.