2 Maccabees 14:15-17
Revised Standard Version
Nicanor Makes Friends with Judas
15 When the Jews[a] heard of Nica′nor’s coming and the gathering of the Gentiles, they sprinkled dust upon their heads and prayed to him who established his own people for ever and always upholds his own heritage by manifesting himself. 16 At the command of the leader, they[b] set out from there immediately and engaged them in battle at a village called Dessau.[c] 17 Simon, the brother of Judas, had encountered Nica′nor, but had been temporarily[d] checked because of the sudden consternation created by the enemy.
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- 2 Maccabees 14:15 Gk they
- 2 Maccabees 14:16 Gk he
- 2 Maccabees 14:16 The name is uncertain
- 2 Maccabees 14:17 Other authorities read slowly
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