2 Maccabees 5:23-25

Wycliffe Bible

²³ forsooth in Gerizim, Andronicus and Menelaus, which more grievously than others lay on, [or annoyed, (or harmed)], (the) citizens. And when he was set against (the) Jews,

²⁴ he sent an odious prince, Apollonius, with an host (of) two and twenty thousands, and commanded to him [or commanding to him] for to slay all of perfect age, (and) for to sell (the) women and young children.

²⁵ Which when he came to Jerusalem, feigned peace, and rested till the holy day of sabbath. And then while (the) Jews held (the) holiday, or the holy day, he commanded his men for take armours, (or arms, or weapons), [Which when he came to Jerusalem, feigning peace, rested unto the holy day of sabbath. And then, the Jews holding holy day, he commanding his for to take arms,]