1 Maccabees 7:32
Source: Septuagint
32and there were slain of Nicanor’s side about five thousand men, and the rest fled into the city of David.
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30Which thing after it was known to Judas, to wit, that he came unto him with deceit, he was sore afraid of him, and would see his face no more.
31Nicanor also, when he saw that his counsel was discovered, went out to fight against Judas beside Caphar-salama:
— 1 Maccabees 7:32 —
33After this went Nicanor up to Mount Zion, and there came out of the sanctuary certain of the priests and certain of the elders of the people, to salute him peaceably, and to show him the burnt sacrifice that was offered for the king.
34But he mocked them, and laughed at them, and abused them shamefully, and spoke proudly,