3 Maccabees 5:29LXX

27The king, receiving him, was astonished at his unwonted exit; and, overwhelmed with a spirit of oblivion about everything, enquired the object of this earnest preparation.

28But this was the working of that Almighty God who had made him forget all his purpose.

29Hermon, and all his friends, pointed out the preparation of the animals. They are ready, O king, according to your own strict injunction.

30The king was filled with fierce anger at these words; for, by the Providence of God regarding these things, his mind had become entirely confused. He looked hard at Hermon, and threatened him as follows:

31Your parents, or your children, were they here, to these wild beasts a large repast they should have furnished; not these innocent Jews, who me and my forefathers loyally have served.