36 Others climbing up in the same way, while the enemies were distracted with those who had made their way within, set fire to the towers, and kindled fires that burned the blasphemers alive, while others broke open the gates, and, having given entrance to the rest of the band, occupied the city. (WEB) 37 They killed Timotheus, who was hidden in a cistern, and his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes. (WEB) 38 When they had accomplished these things, they blessed the Lord with hymns and thanksgiving, blessing him who provides great benefits to Israel and gives them the victory. (WEB)
2 Maccabees 10:36–38
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