1 Maccabees 2:48

48 So they recovered the law out of the hand of the Gentiles and out of the hand of kings, neither suffered they the sinner to triumph.

1 Maccabees 2:48 In-Context

46 and what children soever they found within the borders of Israel uncircumcised, those they circumcised valiantly.

47 They pursued also after the proud men, and the work prospered in their hand.

48 So they recovered the law out of the hand of the Gentiles and out of the hand of kings, neither suffered they the sinner to triumph.

49 Now when the time drew near that Mattathias should die, he said unto his sons, "Now hath pride and disgrace gotten strength, and the time of destruction and the wrath of indignation.

50 Now therefore, my sons, be ye zealous for the law, and give your lives for the covenant of your fathers.