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24 The two men became the best of friends, and Judas was Nicanor's constant companion.

16 "This holy sword is a gift from God. Take it and destroy your enemies."

25 Nicanor and his army moved forward to the sound of trumpets and battle songs,

19 Antiochus was able to capture the fortified cities of Egypt and plunder the whole land.

31 He plundered the city, set it on fire, and tore down its buildings and walls.

32 He and his army took the women and children as prisoners and seized the cattle.

10 Every nation in the world has occupied the city and robbed her of her possessions.

11 All her ornaments have been stripped away; she is now a slave, no longer free.

28 With this, he and his sons fled to the mountains, leaving behind all they owned.

43 In addition, everyone who was fleeing from the persecution joined them and strengthened their forces.

65 "Your brother Simon is wise, so always listen to him as you would to me.

22 When we attack, the Lord will crush our enemies, so don't be afraid of them."

7 They saw the huge Gentile army of experienced troops wearing armor and protected by cavalry.

34 They got the elephants ready for battle by showing them grape juice and mulberry juice.

42 Judas and his army advanced into battle, and immediately killed 600 of the king's army.

12 A group of teachers of the Law came to Alcimus and Bacchides, asking for justice.

15 and they crushed the Syrians' right wing. They pursued them as far as the foothills.

34 Bacchides learned about this on the Sabbath and crossed the Jordan with his whole army. )

44 The expenses for rebuilding and renovating the Temple shall be provided from the royal treasury.

81 But Jonathan's men stood firm, as he had ordered, and the attacking cavalry grew tired.