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.

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.

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.

2 Maccabees 15:31
And when he was come thither, having called together his countrymen, and the priests to the altar, he sent also for them that were in the castle,

2 Maccabees 15:32
And shewing them the head of Nicanor, and the wicked hand, which he had stretched out, with proud boasts, against the holy house of the Almighty God,