2 Maccabees 14:16-18
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
16 At their leader’s command, they set out at once from there and came upon the enemy at the village of Adasa. 17 Judas’ brother Simon had engaged Nicanor, but he suffered a slight setback because of the sudden appearance of the enemy.
18 However, when Nicanor heard of the valor of Judas and his companions, and the great courage with which they fought for their country, he shrank from deciding the issue by bloodshed.
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