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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.
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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.