4 Maccabees 3:12-14

Common English Bible

¹² His guards began to complain bitterly about the king’s desire. Then two strong young soldiers, embarrassed because of the king’s craving, put on their armor, grabbed a pitcher, and went behind the enemy lines. ¹³ They sneaked past the guards at the gate and began searching through the whole camp. ¹⁴ They found the spring and courageously brought the king a drink.