6 Meanwhile, Judas and his soldiers found out that Lysias was attacking the fortresses. So they and everyone else cried and begged God to send a good angel to rescue Israel.
7 When they had finished praying, Judas was the first to reach for his weapons. Then he urged his troops to do the same. “Let's save our people, no matter what the cost!” he said.They eagerly set out for the enemy camp.
8 But no sooner had they left Jerusalem, than they noticed someone on horseback leading them. He was dressed in white and carrying weapons of gold.
9 Together they thanked God for having pity on them and sending an angel. They felt brave enough to attack humans, or the most savage animals, or even fortresses of solid iron.
10 Our troops marched in battle formation, led by the angel that their merciful Lord had sent.
11 They attacked the enemy army like lions, killing 11,000 soldiers and 1,600 cavalry. The rest of the enemy soldiers ran for their lives,
12 since most of them were wounded and without weapons. Lysias himself ran away like a coward.