39 And the men of Makir came upon us the fifth day, to seize our spoil; and we attacked them and overcame them in fierce battle: for there was a host of mighty men amongst them, and we slew them before they had gone up the ascent. (T12) 40 And when we came to their city their women rolled upon us stones from the brow of the hill on which the city stood. (T12) 41 And I and Simeon had ourselves behind the town, and seized upon the heights, and destroyed this city also. (T12)
Testament of Judah 1:39–41
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