5 Now they had a city with walls of iron and gates of brass; and we could not enter into it, and we encamped around, and besieged it. (T12) 6 And when they opened not to us in twenty days, I set up a ladder in the sight of all and with my shield upon my head I went up, sustaining the assault of stones, upwards of three talents weight; and I slew four of their mighty men. (T12) 7 And Reuben and Gad slew six others. (T12)
Testament of Judah 2:5–7
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