16. And they approached even as far as Bethoron: and Judas went forth to meet him, with a small company.
17. But when they saw the army coming to meet them, they said to Judas: How shall we, being few, be able to fight against so great a multitude and so strong, and we are ready to faint with fasting to day?
18. And Judas said: It is an easy matter for many to be shut up in the hands of a few: and there is no difference in the sight of the God of heaven to deliver with a great multitude, or with a small company:
19. For the success of war is not in the multitude of the army, but strength cometh from heaven.
20. They come against us with an insolent multitude, and with pride, to destroy us, and our wives, and our children, and to take our spoils.
21. But we will fight for our lives and our laws:
22. And the Lord himself will overthrow them before our face: but as for you, fear them not.