1 Maccabees 16:21-23

Common English Bible

²¹ But someone ran ahead and told John at Gazara that his father and brothers had died, and also said, “He has sent men to kill you also.” ²² When he heard this news, he was greatly shocked. He detained the men who had come to destroy him and killed them because he had learned about their intentions.

²³ The rest of John’s actions, his wars, the brave deeds that he did, his achievements, and the building of the walls that he completed—