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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.
25
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.
27
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.
28
When the action was over and they were returning with joy, they recognized Nicanor, lying dead, in full armor.
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Then there was shouting and tumult, and they blessed the Sovereign Lord in the language of their ancestors.
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