4 Maccabees 9:10-12

Common English Bible

The first brother’s torture and response

¹⁰ When they had said these things, the tyrant was not only upset by their disobedience but was also infuriated by their ungratefulness. ¹¹ He gave the word, and the soldiers brought the oldest brother forward. They tore off his clothing and tied his arms and hands on each side with leather straps. ¹² The soldiers beat him with whips until they were completely tired out, without accomplishing anything. So they tied him to the wheel.