1 Maccabees 2:22-24

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition

²² We will not obey the king’s words by turning aside from our religion to the right hand or to the left.’

²³ When he had finished speaking these words, a Jew came forward in the sight of all to offer sacrifice on the altar in Modein, according to the king’s command. ²⁴ When Mattathias saw it, he burned with zeal and his heart was stirred. He gave vent to righteous anger; he ran and killed him on the altar.