1 Maccabees 7:36-38

36 The priests went into the courtyard and stood facing the altar and the Temple. They started weeping and prayed,

37 "Lord, you chose this Temple to bear your name and to be a place of prayer and intercession for your people.

38 Now, take vengeance on this man and his army; let them die in battle. Remember how they spoke evil of you, and let none of them survive."