2 Maccabees 13:19LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 19 of 26
"And he marched with his army to Bethsura, which was a strong hold of the Jews: but he was repulsed, he failed, he rest his men."
In context
17Now this was done at the break of day, by the protection and help of the Lord.
18But the king having taken a taste of the hardiness of the Jews, attempted to take the strong places by policy:
19And he marched with his army to Bethsura, which was a strong hold of the Jews: but he was repulsed, he failed, he rest his men.
20Now Judas sent necessaries to them that were within.
21But Rhodocus, one of the Jews’ army, disclosed the secrets to the enemies, so he was sought out, and taken up, and put in prison.