2 Maccabees 15:27-29

Common English Bible

²⁷ Fighting with their hands but praying to God with their hearts and rejoicing in God’s appearance, they killed no fewer than thirty-five thousand soldiers. ²⁸ When they returned from the battle to their camp with joy, they found Nicanor lying dead in full armor. ²⁹ With shouts and excitement, they praised the ruler in their native language.