1 Maccabees 3:7

7 He made life miserable for many kings, but brought joy to the people of Israel. We will praise him forever for what he did.

1 Maccabees 3:7 In-Context

5 Judas hunted down those who broke the Law and set fire to all who oppressed his people.

6 In fear of him, lawless men huddled together in terror, not knowing which way to turn. He advanced the cause of freedom by what he did.

7 He made life miserable for many kings, but brought joy to the people of Israel. We will praise him forever for what he did.

8 He went through the towns of Judea and destroyed all the godless men. He relieved Israel of its terrible suffering.

9 His fame spread to the ends of the earth, as he gathered together those who were threatened with death.