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So now, O Sovereign of the heavens, send a good angel to spread terror and trembling before us.
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By the might of your arm may these blasphemers who come against your holy people be struck down." With these words he ended his prayer.
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Nicanor and his troops advanced with trumpets and battle songs,
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but Judas and his troops met the enemy in battle with invocations to God and prayers.
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So, fighting with their hands and praying to God in their hearts, they laid low at least thirty-five thousand, and were greatly gladdened by God's manifestation.