2 Maccabees 3:22

22 And these indeed called upon al- mighty God, to preserve the things that had been committed to them, safe and sure for those that had committed them.

2 Maccabees 3:22 In-Context

20 And all holding up their hands towards heaven, made supplication.
21 For the expectation of the mixed multitude, and of the high priest who was in an agony, would have moved any one to pity.
22 And these indeed called upon al- mighty God, to preserve the things that had been committed to them, safe and sure for those that had committed them.
23 But Heliodorus executed that which he had resolved on, himself being present in the same place with his guard about the treasury.
24 But the spirit of the almighty God gave a great evidence of his presence, so that all that had presumed to obey him, falling down by the power of God, were struck with fainting and dread.
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