2 Maccabees 15:28
Good News Translation
When the battle was over and they were going home celebrating their victory, they noticed Nicanor in full armor lying dead on the battlefield.

New Revised Standard Version
When the action was over and they were returning with joy, they recognized Nicanor, lying dead, in full armor.

Contemporary English Version
After the battle, Judas and his soldiers were happily on their way home when they found Nicanor lying dead on the ground, but still wearing his armor.

New American Bible
When the battle was over and they were joyfully departing, they discovered Nicanor fallen there in all his armor;

Douay-Rheims Bible
And when the battle was over, and they were returning with joy, they understood that Nicanor was slain in his armour.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

And when the battle was over, and they were returning with joy, they understood that Nicanor was slain in his armour.

2 Maccabees 15:26
But Judas, and they that were with him, encountered them, calling upon God by prayers:

2 Maccabees 15:27
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 15:29
Then making a shout, and a great noise, they blessed the Almighty Lord in their own language.

2 Maccabees 15:30
And Judas, who was altogether ready, in body and mind, to die for his countrymen, commanded that Nicanor's head, and his hand, with the shoulder, should be cut off, and carried to Jerusalem.

Context
2 Maccabees 15
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. 29Then making a shout, and a great noise, they blessed the Almighty Lord in their own language.…
Cross References
2 Maccabees 15:26
But Judas, and they that were with him, encountered them, calling upon God by prayers:

2 Maccabees 15:27
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 15:29
Then making a shout, and a great noise, they blessed the Almighty Lord in their own language.

2 Maccabees 15:30
And Judas, who was altogether ready, in body and mind, to die for his countrymen, commanded that Nicanor's head, and his hand, with the shoulder, should be cut off, and carried to Jerusalem.



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