2 Maccabees 3:22LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 22 of 40
"And these indeed called upon almighty God, to preserve the things that had been committed to them, safe and sure for those that had committed them."
In context
20And all holding up their hands towards heaven, made supplication.
21For the expectation of the mixed multitude, and of the high priest who was in an agony, would have moved any one to pity.
22And these indeed called upon almighty God, to preserve the things that had been committed to them, safe and sure for those that had committed them.
23But Heliodorus executed that which he had resolved on, himself being present in the same place with his guard about the treasury.
24But the spirit of the almighty God gave a great evidence of his presence, so that all that had presumed to obey him, falling down by the power of God, were struck with fainting and dread.