1 Maccabees 3:15

15 So he made ready to go up, and there went with him a mighty host of the ungodly to help him and to be avenged on the children of Israel.

1 Maccabees 3:15 In-Context

13 Now when Seron, a prince of the army of Syria, heard it said that Judas had gathered unto him a multitude and company of the faithful to go out with him to war,

14 he said, "I will get me a name and honor in the kingdom; for I will go fight with Judas and those who are with him, who despise the king's commandment."

15 So he made ready to go up, and there went with him a mighty host of the ungodly to help him and to be avenged on the children of Israel.

16 And when he came near to the ascent of Beth-horon, Judas went forth to meet him with a small company,

17 who, when they saw the host coming to meet them, said unto Judas, "How shall we be able, being so few, to fight against so great a multitude and so strong, seeing we are ready to faint with fasting all this day?"