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2 Maccabees 15:26 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" but Judas and his company joined battle with the enemy with invocation and prayers. "

2 Maccabees 15:26

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24 Through the greatness of your arm let them be stricken with dismay who with blasphemy have come here against your holy people.” As he finished these words,

25 Nicanor and his company advanced with trumpets and victory songs;

26 but Judas and his company joined battle with the enemy with invocation and prayers.

27 Fighting with their hands and praying to God with their hearts, they killed no less than thirty-five thousand men, being made exceedingly glad by the manifestation of God.

28 When the engagement was over and they were returning again with joy, they recognized Nicanor lying dead in full armor.

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2 Maccabees 15:1

"But Nicanor, hearing that Judas and his company were in the region of Samaria, resolved to attack them with complete safety on the day of rest."

2 Maccabees 15:2

"When the Jews who were compelled to follow him said, “Don’t destroy so savagely and barbarously, but give due glory to the day which he who sees all things has honored and hallowed above other days.”"

2 Maccabees 15:3

"Then the thrice-accursed wretch asked if there were a Sovereign in heaven who had commanded to keep the Sabbath day."

2 Maccabees 15:4

"When they declared, “There is the Lord, living himself as Sovereign in heaven, who told us observe the seventh day.”"

2 Maccabees 15:5

"He replied, “I also am a sovereign on the earth, who commands you to take up weapons and execute the king’s business.” Nevertheless he didn’t prevail to execute his cruel plan."

2 Maccabees 15:6

"And Nicanor, in his utter boastfulness and arrogance, had determined to set up a monument of complete victory over Judas and all those who were with him."

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