But to celebrate the thirteenth day of the month of Adar, called in the Syrian language, the day before Mardochias' day. 38So these things being done with relation to Nicanor, and from that time the city being possessed by the Hebrews, I also will here make an end of my narration. 39Which if I have done well, and as it becometh the history, it is what I desired: but if not so perfectly, it must be pardoned me.