1 Maccabees 14:7-9

Common English Bible

⁷         he took a great number of captives.
He ruled over Gazara, Beth-zur,
and the elevated fortress.
    He removed the impurities
    from the elevated fortress.
        There were none to oppose him.
⁸ People worked their farmland in peace.
    The ground was fertile,
        and the trees of the plains
        were fruitful.
⁹ Old men sat along the sides of the streets and talked about good things.
    The young put on
    impressive military uniforms.