1 Maccabees 1:41

41 Moreover King Antiochus wrote to his whole kingdom that all should be one people,

1 Maccabees 1:41 In-Context

39 Her sanctuary was laid waste like a wilderness; her feasts were turned into mourning, her Sabbaths into reproach, her honor into contempt.

40 As had been her glory, so was her dishonor increased, and her excellency was turned into mourning.

41 Moreover King Antiochus wrote to his whole kingdom that all should be one people,

42 and every one should leave his laws; so all the heathen agreed according to the commandment of the king.

43 Yea, many also of the Israelites consented to his religion, and sacrificed unto idols, and profaned the Sabbath.