Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Immediately all of them together thanked God for his mercy; he had made them brave enough to attack not only men, but even the most savage animals or even walls of iron. Contemporary English Version Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Then they all together blessed the merciful Lord, and took great courage: being ready to break through not only men, but also the fiercest beasts, and walls of iron. 2 Maccabees 11:7Then Machabeus himself first taking his arms, exhorted the rest to expose themselves together with him, to the danger, and to succour their brethren. 2 Maccabees 11:8 And when they were going forth together with a willing mind, there appeared at Jerusalem a horseman going before them in white clothing, with golden armour, shaking a spear. 2 Maccabees 11:10 So they went on courageously, having a helper from heaven, and the Lord, who shewed mercy to them. 2 Maccabees 11:11 And rushing violently upon the enemy, like lions, they slew of them eleven thousand footmen, and one thousand six hundred horsemen: Context 2 Maccabees 11…8And when they were going forth together with a willing mind, there appeared at Jerusalem a horseman going before them in white clothing, with golden armour, shaking a spear. 9Then they all together blessed the merciful Lord, and took great courage: being ready to break through not only men, but also the fiercest beasts, and walls of iron. 10So they went on courageously, having a helper from heaven, and the Lord, who shewed mercy to them.… Cross References 2 Maccabees 11:7 Then Machabeus himself first taking his arms, exhorted the rest to expose themselves together with him, to the danger, and to succour their brethren. 2 Maccabees 11:8 And when they were going forth together with a willing mind, there appeared at Jerusalem a horseman going before them in white clothing, with golden armour, shaking a spear. 2 Maccabees 11:10 So they went on courageously, having a helper from heaven, and the Lord, who shewed mercy to them. 2 Maccabees 11:11 And rushing violently upon the enemy, like lions, they slew of them eleven thousand footmen, and one thousand six hundred horsemen: |
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