2 Maccabees

2 Maccabees 14:17

Σιμων δὲ ὁ ἀδελφὸς Ιουδου συμβεβληκὼς ἦν τῷ Νικάνορι, βραδέως δὲ διὰ τὴν αἰφνίδιον τῶν ἀντιπάλων ἀφασίαν ἐπταικώς·
King James Version (KJV)

Now Simon, Judas' brother, had joined battle with Nicanor, but was somewhat discomfited through the sudden silence of his enemies.

Modern English

Simon, Judas's brother, had already engaged Nicanor in battle but was briefly thrown off balance by the sudden, unexpected quiet of the enemy.

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