47. And they took the spoils of them for a booty, and they cut off Nicanor's head, and his right hand, which he had proudly stretched out, and they brought it, and hung it up over against Jerusalem.
48. And the people rejoiced exceedingly, and they spent that day with great joy.
49. And he ordained that this day should be kept every year, being the thirteenth of the month of Adar.
50. And the land of Juda was quiet for a short time.