And he that had promised to levy the tribute for the Romans, by the means of the captives of Jerusalem, now professed that the Jews had God for their protector, and therefore they could not be hurt, because they followed the laws appointed by him.

2 Maccabees 8:34
But as for that most wicked man, Nicanor, who had brought a thousand merchants to the sale of the Jews,

2 Maccabees 8:35
Being, through the help of the Lord, brought down by them, of whom he had made no account, laying aside his garment of glory, fleeing through the midland country, he came alone to Antioch, being rendered very unhappy by the destruction of his army.

2 Maccabees 9:1
At that time Antiochus returned with dishonour out of Persia.

2 Maccabees 9:2
For he had entered into the city called Persepolis, and attempted to rob the temple, and to oppress the city, but the multitude running together to arms, put them to flight: and so it fell out that Antiochus being put to flight, returned with disgrace.