24
And through the might of thine arm let those be stricken with terror, that come against thy holy people to blaspheme. And he ended thus.
25
Then Nicanor and they that were with him came forward with trumpets and songs.
26
But Judas and his company encountered the enemies with invocation and prayer.
27
So that fighting with their hands, and praying unto God with their hearts, they slew no less than thirty and five thousand men: for through the appearance of God they were greatly cheered.
28
Now when the battle was done, returning again with joy, they knew that Nicanor lay dead in his harness.
The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.