30. When Judas saw how numerous their army was, he prayed:Blessed are you, Savior of Israel,who crushed the attackof the mighty warriorthrough the powerof your servant David.You handed over the campof the Philistinesto Saul’s son Jonathanandand the man who carried his armor.
31. So surround this armyby the power of your people Israel,and let them be disappointedby their troops and cavalry.
32. Fill them with cowardice.Melt away the boldnessof their strength.Let them quake in their destruction.
33. Strike them down with the swordof those who love you,and let all who know your namepraise you with hymns.
34. Then both sides attacked each other. Five thousand men from Lysias’ army died in the fighting.