1 Maccabees 14:14-16

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

¹⁴ And he strengthened all those of his people that were brought low, and he sought the law, and took away every unjust and wicked man.

¹⁵ He glorified the sanctuary, and multiplied the vessels of the holy places.

¹⁶ And it was heard at Rome, and as far as Sparta, that Jonathan was dead: and they were very sorry.