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Early victories of Judas

Then his son Judas, known as Maccabeus, took command in his place. Every one of his brothers and all who had joined his father helped him, and they gladly fought for Israel.

He advanced the honor of his people.
    He put on his breastplate like a giant.
He strapped on his war armor
and waged battles,
    protecting the camp with his sword.

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