1
Mattityahu is stretched near the shore.
2
His hands and feet are pierced with iron and he is smeared with dolphin oil and other flammable substances.
3
The wood is lit.
4
The fire changes into dew and does not consume him.
5
The king orders burning coals from the bath to be brought.
6
The twelve gold and silver gods of the palace are placed around the fire.
7
Mattityahu prays that the lifeless gods be exposed.