“Having gathered to himself all those who were steadfast in heart, he crushed it, while, with fitting supports offered by the faithful, the holy teachers strive to repel the assault of the pagans by the word of faith and to lead them to the peacefulness of faith. For that part of theirs seemed stronger, because on the…”
Rabanus Maurus, 9th c. — Commentary on 1 Maccabees
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15Who discomfited the right wing, and pursued them unto the mount Azotus.
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13They also of Judas’ side, even they sounded their trumpets also, so that the earth shook at the noise of the armies, and the battle continued from morning till night.
14Now when Judas perceived that Bacchides and the strength of his army were on the right side, he took with him all the hardy men,
— 1 Maccabees 9:15 —
16But when they of the left wing saw that they of the right wing were discomfited, they followed upon Judas and those that were with him hard at the heels from behind:
17Whereupon there was a sore battle, insomuch as many were slain on both parts.