14 Those in Judea who had driven Judas into exile thronged to Nicanor in flocks, supposing that the misfortunes and calamities of the Jews would be successes to themselves. (WEB) 15 But when the Jews heard of Nicanor’s advance and the assault of the heathen, they sprinkled dirt on their heads and made solemn prayers to him who had established his own people for evermore, and who always, making manifest his presence, upholds those who are his own heritage. (WEB) 16 When the leader had given orders, he immediately set out from there and joined battle with them at a village called Lessau. (WEB)
2 Maccabees 14:14–16
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2 Maccabees 8:11–13
11 Immediately he sent to the cities upon the sea coast, inviting them to buy Jewish slaves, promising to deliver seventy slaves for a talent, not expecting the judgment that was to overtake him from the Almighty. (WEB) 12 News came to Judas concerning Nicanor’s invasion.… (WEB)
1 Maccabees 2:43–45
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1 Maccabees 4:13–15
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1 Maccabees 4:20–22
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2 Maccabees 15:25–27
25 Nicanor and his company advanced with trumpets and victory songs; (WEB) 26 but Judas and his company joined battle with the enemy with invocation and prayers. (WEB) 27 Fighting with their hands and praying to God with their hearts, they killed no less than thirty-five thousand m… (WEB)
1 Maccabees 6:18–20
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1 Maccabees 5:15–17
15 saying, “People of Ptolemais, of Tyre, of Sidon, and all Galilee of the Gentiles have gathered together to destroy us.” (WEB) 16 Now when Judas and the people heard these words, a great congregation assembled together to determine what they should do for their kindred… (WEB) 17 … (WEB)
2 Maccabees 15:5–7
5 He replied, “I also am a sovereign on the earth, who commands you to take up weapons and execute the king’s business.” Nevertheless he didn’t prevail to execute his cruel plan. (WEB) 6 And Nicanor, in his utter boastfulness and arrogance, had determined to set up a mo… (WEB)
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