47 And they took their spoils like a prey, and they cut off the head of Nicanor, and his right hand, which he had extended arrogantly, and they brought it, and hung it up opposite Jerusalem.
48 And the people rejoiced exceedingly, and they spent that day in great joy.
49 And he established that this day should be kept every year, on the thirteenth day of the month of Adar.
50 And the land of Judah was quieted for a brief time.