8 He exhorted his company not to be fearful at the assault of the heathen, but keeping in mind the help which in former times they had often received from heaven, so now also to look for the victory which would come to them from the Almighty, (WEB) 9 and encouraging them out of the law and the prophets, and reminding them of the conflicts that they had won, he made them more eager. (WEB) 10 And when he had aroused their courage, he gave them orders, at the same time pointing out the faithlessness of the heathen and their breach of their oaths. (WEB)
2 Maccabees 15:8–10
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1 Maccabees 5:31–33
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