2 Maccabees 10:27-29

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

²⁷ And so after prayer taking their arms, they went forth further from the city, and when they were come very near the enemies they rested.

²⁸ But as soon as the sun was risen both sides joined battle: the one part having with their valour the Lord for a surety of victory and success: but the other side making their rage their leader in battle.

²⁹ But when they were in the heat of the engagement there appeared to the enemies from heaven five men upon horses, comely with golden bridles, conducting the Jews: