1 Maccabees 6:40

40 So part of the king's army being spread upon the high mountains and part on the valleys below, they marched on safely and in order.

1 Maccabees 6:40 In-Context

38 As for the remainder of the horsemen, they set them on this side and that side at the two flanks of the host, giving them signs as to what to do, and being harnessed all over amidst the ranks.

39 Now when the sun shone upon the shields of gold and brass, the mountains glittered therewith and shone like lamps of fire.

40 So part of the king's army being spread upon the high mountains and part on the valleys below, they marched on safely and in order.

41 Therefore all who heard the noise of their multitude and the marching of the company and the rattling of the arms were moved, for the army was very great and mighty.

42 Then Judas and his host drew near and entered into battle, and there were slain of the king's army six hundred men.