46. From all the surrounding villages of Judea people came out and outflanked them. They turned them back, and all the enemies fell by the sword; not a single one escaped.
47. Then the Jews collected the spoils and the plunder; they cut off Nicanor’s head and his right arm, which he had lifted up so arrogantly. These they brought and displayed in the sight of Jerusalem.
48. The people rejoiced greatly, and observed that day as a day of much joy.
49. They decreed that it should be observed every year on the thirteenth of Adar.