2 Maccabees 14:16-18

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

¹⁶ Then at the commandment of their captain, they forthwith removed from the place where they were, and went to the town of Dessau, to meet them.

¹⁷ Now Simon the brother of Judas had joined battle with Nicanor, but was frightened with the sudden coming of the adversaries.

¹⁸ Nevertheless Nicanor hearing of the valour of Judas' companions, and the greatness of courage with which they fought for their country, was afraid to try the matter by the sword.