40
Now a part of the king's army was spread out on the high hills, and some troops were on the plain, and they advanced steadily and in good order.
41
All who heard the noise made by their multitude, by the marching of the multitude and the clanking of their arms, trembled, for the army was very large and strong.
42
But Judas and his army advanced to the battle, and six hundred men of the king's army fell.
43
And Eleazar, called Avaran, saw that one of the beasts was equipped with royal armor. It was taller than all the others, and he supposed that the king was upon it.
44
So he gave his life to save his people and to win for himself an everlasting name.
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