1 Maccabees 2:66-68

Common English Bible

⁶⁶ Judas Maccabeus has been a powerful fighter since he was a boy. He will command the army for you and lead the battle against the peoples. ⁶⁷ Rally around yourselves all who observe the Law, and avenge wrong done to your people. ⁶⁸ Pay the Gentiles back in full, and obey what the Law commands.”