23 So now also, O Sovereign of the heavens, send a good angel before us to bring terror and trembling. (WEB) 24 Through the greatness of your arm let them be stricken with dismay who with blasphemy have come here against your holy people.” As he finished these words, (WEB) 25 Nicanor and his company advanced with trumpets and victory songs; (WEB)
2 Maccabees 15:23–25
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