205. But perhaps renown in war keeps some so bound to itself Cic. de Off. I. 22. as to make them think that fortitude is to be found in battle alone, and that therefore I had gone aside to speak of these things, because that was wanting in us. But how brave was Joshua the son of Nun, who in one battle laid low five kings together with their people! Josh. x. Again, when he fought against the Gibeonites and feared that night might stop him from gaining the victory, he called out with deep faith and high spirit: Josh. x. 12. “Let the sun stand still;” and it stood still until the victory was complete. Gideon with three hundred men gained a triumph over a great nation and a cruel foe. Judg. vii. Jonathan when a young man showed great courage in battle, 1 Sam. [1 Kings] xiv. 1. and what shall I say about the Maccabees?