2 Maccabees 13:17-19
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
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. 19 So he marched against Beth-zur, a strong fortress of the Jews; but he was driven back, checked, and defeated.
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