8
And there, while they were still near Jerusalem, a horseman appeared at their head, clothed in white and brandishing weapons of gold.
9
And they all together praised the merciful God, and were strengthened in heart, ready to assail not only men but the wildest beasts or walls of iron.
10
They advanced in battle order, having their heavenly ally, for the Lord had mercy on them.
11
They hurled themselves like lions against the enemy, and slew eleven thousand of them and sixteen hundred horsemen, and forced all the rest to flee.
12
Most of them got away stripped and wounded, and Lysias himself escaped by disgraceful flight.