2 Maccabees 15:37
36. And they ordained all with a common decree in no case to let that day pass without solemnity, but to celebrate the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which in the Syrian tongue is called Adar, the day before Mardocheus' day.37. Thus went it with Nicanor: and from that time forth the Hebrews had the city in their power. And here will I make an end.38. And if I have done well, and as is fitting the story, it is that which I desired: but if slenderly and meanly, it is that which I could attain unto.
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