8 Judas told his troops:The enemy army is strong, but don't be afraid when they attack.
9 Years ago our ancestors were attacked at the Red Sea by the king of Egypt and his army, but God rescued them.
10 Let's ask God to be kind and keep the agreement he made with our ancestors. If God helps us defeat Gorgias today,
11 then every Gentile will know that our God saves and rescues his people.
12 The Jewish troops started toward the Gentiles, who saw them coming
13 and went out to fight. Then Judas shouted, “Blow the trumpets
14 and attack!” The Jews crushed the Gentiles and chased their soldiers to the valley,