Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation So by fighting with their hands and praying to God in their hearts, the Jews killed more than 35,000 of the enemy. How grateful they were for the help they had received from God! New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge So fighting with their hands, but praying to the Lord with their hearts, they slew no less than five and thirty thousand, being greatly cheered with the presence of God. 2 Maccabees 15:25But Nicanor, and they that were with him came forward, with trumpets and songs. 2 Maccabees 15:26 But Judas, and they that were with him, encountered them, calling upon God by prayers: 2 Maccabees 15:28 And when the battle was over, and they were returning with joy, they understood that Nicanor was slain in his armour. 2 Maccabees 15:29 Then making a shout, and a great noise, they blessed the Almighty Lord in their own language. Context 2 Maccabees 15…26But Judas, and they that were with him, encountered them, calling upon God by prayers: 27So fighting with their hands, but praying to the Lord with their hearts, they slew no less than five and thirty thousand, being greatly cheered with the presence of God. 28And when the battle was over, and they were returning with joy, they understood that Nicanor was slain in his armour.… Cross References 2 Maccabees 15:25 But Nicanor, and they that were with him came forward, with trumpets and songs. 2 Maccabees 15:26 But Judas, and they that were with him, encountered them, calling upon God by prayers: 2 Maccabees 15:28 And when the battle was over, and they were returning with joy, they understood that Nicanor was slain in his armour. 2 Maccabees 15:29 Then making a shout, and a great noise, they blessed the Almighty Lord in their own language. |