2 Maccabees 13:16-18
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
16 Finally they withdrew in triumph,[a] having filled the camp with terror and confusion. 17 Day was just breaking when this was accomplished with the help and protection of the Lord.
Treaty with Antiochus V. 18 (A)The king, having had a taste of the Jews’ boldness, tried to take their positions by a stratagem.
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