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And together they all praised the merciful God, and were strengthened in heart, ready to assail not only humans but the wildest animals or walls of iron.
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They advanced in battle order, having their heavenly ally, for the Lord had mercy on them.
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They hurled themselves like lions against the enemy, and laid low eleven thousand of them and sixteen hundred cavalry, and forced all the rest to flee.
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Most of them got away stripped and wounded, and Lysias himself escaped by disgraceful flight.
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As he was not without intelligence, he pondered over the defeat that had befallen him, and realized that the Hebrews were invincible because the mighty God fought on their side. So he sent to them
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and persuaded them to settle everything on just terms, promising that he would persuade the king, constraining him to be their friend.
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Maccabeus, having regard for the common good, agreed to all that Lysias urged. For the king granted every request in behalf of the Jews which Maccabeus delivered to Lysias in writing.
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The letter written to the Jews by Lysias was to this effect: "Lysias to the people of the Jews, greetings.
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John and Absalom, who were sent by you, have delivered your signed communication and have asked about the matters indicated in it.
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I have informed the king of everything that needed to be brought before him, and he has agreed to what was possible.
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If you will maintain your goodwill toward the government, I will endeavor in the future to help promote your welfare.