2 Maccabees 8:23

23 Also he appointed Eleazar to read the holy book. And when he had given them this watchword, The help of God, leading the first band himself, he joined battle with Nicanor.

2 Maccabees 8:23 In-Context

21 Thus when he had made them bold with these words, and ready to die for the laws and the country, he divided his army into four parts

22 and joined with himself his own brethren, leaders of each band, to wit, Simon and Joseph and Jonathan, giving each one fifteen hundred men.

23 Also he appointed Eleazar to read the holy book. And when he had given them this watchword, The help of God, leading the first band himself, he joined battle with Nicanor.

24 And by the help of the Almighty, they slew above nine thousand of their enemies, and wounded and maimed the most part of Nicanor's host, and so put all to flight,

25 and took the money of those who came to buy them, and pursued them far. But lacking time, they returned;