1And Maccabæus and they that were with him, the Lord leading them on, striking stones and taking fire out of them, they offered sacrifices, after they had ceased for two years, not long afore, during the feast of tabernacles, they were wandering in the mountains and in the caves after the manner of wild beasts.
7Wherefore bearing wands wreathed with leaves, such was the end of successive evils of the wars.
11For this man, when he succeeded to the kingdom, appointed one conduct his dealings with them on peaceful terms.
13Whereupon being accused by the king's failing to uphold the honour of his office, he took poison and made away with himself.
14But horsemen which belonged to Asia, not a few, came as though he would take Judæa by force of arms.
25But as he drew near, Maccabæus and his men gracious to them, and halted.
28And when the dawn was now spreading, the two armies joined battle; the one part having this, beside their virtue, for a pledge of success and victory, that they had fled unto the Lord for and two of them, furious passion, and cut down whosoever came in their way.
36And others climbing up in like manner, while the besieged were distracted with them that had made their way within, set fire to the towers, and kindling fires See ch. 8.6.burned the blasphemers alive; while others broke open the gates, and, having given entrance to the rest of the band, occupied the city.
37And they slew Cp. ch. 12.2,24.Timotheus, who was hidden in a cistern, and his brother Chæreas, and Apollophanes.
38And when they had accomplished these things, Cp. ch. 8.27 & 11.9.they blessed the Lord ver. 7. Cp. 1 Mac. 13.51.with hymns and thanksgivings, him who doeth great benefits unto Israel, and giveth them the victory.
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