2 Maccabees 1:16

And opening a privy door of the roof, they threw stones like thunderbolts, and struck down the captain, hewed them in pieces, smote off their heads and cast them to those that were without.

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Overview of 2 Maccabees 1:16

Summary

Violent elimination of trapped military adversaries

Place

Temple of Nanea

Event

Enemies killed violently

Estimated Time Period

2nd century BC