2 Maccabees 15:19 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

And those who had to remain in the city were in no little distress, being anxious over the encounter in the open country.

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Those trapped in the city were also very anxious, fearful of an attack in the open.

But those also who were in the city had no small concern for those who had gathered together.

And they also that were in the city, had no little concern for them that were to be engaged in battle.

And the people who had to stay in Jerusalem were deeply concerned about how a battle on open ground would turn out.

Also those who were shut up in the city were in no light distress, being troubled because of the encounter in the open country.

Meanwhile, the people of Jerusalem were anxious and worried about those who had left to fight in the countryside.