1 Maccabees 9:22-24
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
22 The other acts of Judas, his battles, the brave deeds he performed, and his greatness have not been recorded; but they were very many.
III. Leadership of Jonathan
Jonathan Succeeds Judas. 23 After the death of Judas, the lawless raised their heads in every part of Israel, and all kinds of evildoers appeared. 24 In those days there was a very great famine, and the country deserted to them.
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