2 Maccabees 1:34

³²When this was done, there was kindled a flame: but it was consumed by the light that shined from the altar.

³³So when this matter was known, it was told the king of Persia, that in the place, where the priests that were led away had hidden the fire, there appeared water, and that Nehemiah had purified the sacrifices therewith.

— 2 Maccabees 1:34 —

³⁵And the king took many gifts, and bestowed thereof on those whom he would gratify.

³⁶And Nehemiah called this thing Nephthar, which is as much as to say, a cleansing: but many men call it Nephtha.