Common English Bible

2 Maccabees 15:26-28 Common English Bible (CEB)

26. But Judas’ men battled against their enemies with appeals and prayers.

27. Fighting with their hands but praying to God with their hearts and rejoicing in God’s appearance, they killed no fewer than thirty-five thousand soldiers.

28. When they returned from the battle to their camp with joy, they found Nicanor lying dead in full armor.