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2 Maccabees 14:16-18
Common English Bible
2 Maccabees 14:16-18
Common English Bible
16 At the command of their leader Judas, they immediately broke camp, marched from there, and met the enemy at the village of Dessau. 17 Simon, Judas’ brother, met Nicanor in battle but was slowly losing ground because of the unexpected confusion caused by their enemies. 18 Nevertheless, when Nicanor heard that Judas’ troops were fighting bravely and courageously as they struggled for their homeland, he was somewhat afraid to decide the matter through bloodshed.
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