1 Maccabees 3:14-16

Good News Translation

I will make a reputation for myself throughout the empire by defeating Judas and his men, who have no respect for the king's command. ¹⁵ Then he began a new campaign against Judas and was joined by a strong force of godless men who were eager to help him take vengeance on Israel. ¹⁶ When he approached the pass at Beth Horon, Judas went out to meet him with a small group of men.