4 Maccabees 3:11-13

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¹¹ But a certain irrational desire for the water in the enemy’s territory tormented and inflamed him, undid and consumed him. ¹² When his guards complained bitterly because of the king’s craving, two staunch young soldiers, respecting^[a] the king’s desire, armed themselves fully and taking a pitcher climbed over the enemy’s ramparts. ¹³ Eluding the sentinels at the gates, they went searching throughout the enemy camp