22. And indeed, these called upon almighty God, so that the trust that had been entrusted to them would be preserved with all integrity.
23. But Heliodorus completed the same thing that had been decreed, being himself present in the place, with his attendants, near the treasury.
24. Then the Spirit of Almighty God made a great manifestation of his presence, so much so that all who had presumed to yield to him were turned aside by fainting and dread, falling by the power of God.
25. For there appeared to them a certain horse, having a terrible rider, adorned with the best covering, and he rushed forth and assailed Heliodorus with his front hooves. And he who sat upon him seemed to have armor of gold.
26. Moreover, there appeared two other youths with the appearance of power, the glory of nobility, and the apparel of splendor. These stood near him on each side, and they scourged him without ceasing, striking with many scourges.
27. Then Heliodorus suddenly fell to the ground, and they quickly took him up, draped by a great darkness, and, having placed him onto a stretcher, they rushed him away.
28. And so, he who had approached the aforesaid treasury, with so many officials and attendants, was carried away, with no one to bring help to him, the manifest power of God being made known.
29. And indeed, through divine power, he lay mute and also was deprived of all hope of recovery.
30. But they blessed the Lord, because he had magnified his place, and because the temple, which a little while before was filled with confusion and fear, became filled with joy and gladness, when the all-powerful Lord appeared.
31. Then, truly, certain friends of Heliodorus came forth to petition Onias, so that he would call upon the Most High to grant life to him who was appointed to breathe his last breath.
32. But the high priest, considering that the king might perhaps suspect that some malice against Heliodorus had been completed by the Jews, offered a beneficial sacrifice for the health of the man.
33. And when the high priest was praying, the same youths, dressed in the same clothing, were standing by Heliodorus, and they said: "Give thanks to Onias the priest, for it is on his behalf that the Lord has granted life to you.
34. But, having been scourged by God, you must announce to all the great things of God and his power." And having said this, they disappeared.