2 Maccabees 2:21

21 and the appearances that came from heaven to those who fought bravely for Judaism, so that though few in number they seized the whole land and pursued the barbarian hordes,

2 Maccabees 2:21 In-Context

19 The story of Judas Maccabeus and his brothers, and the purification of the great temple, and the dedication of the altar,

20 and further the wars against Antiochus Epiphanes and his son Eupator,

21 and the appearances that came from heaven to those who fought bravely for Judaism, so that though few in number they seized the whole land and pursued the barbarian hordes,

22 and regained possession of the temple famous throughout the world, and liberated the city, and re-established the laws that were about to be abolished, while the Lord with great kindness became gracious to them—

23 all this, which has been set forth by Jason of Cyrene in five volumes, we shall attempt to condense into a single book.