1 Maccabees 3:12-14

Common English Bible

¹² Then the Israelites seized their spoils. Judas took Apollonius’ sword and used it in battle for the rest of his life.

¹³ At this point, Seron the commander of the Syrian army heard that Judas had gathered a large company, including a group of faithful soldiers who stayed with him and went out to battle. ¹⁴ He said, “I will make a name for myself and win honor in the kingdom. I will make war on Judas and his companions who reject the king’s command.”