1 Maccabees 4:6

6 But as soon as it was day, Judas showed himself in the plain with three thousand men, who nevertheless had neither armor nor swords to their liking.

1 Maccabees 4:6 In-Context

4 while as yet the forces were dispersed from the camp.

5 In the meantime came Gorgias by night into the camp of Judas; and when he found no man there, he sought them in the mountains, for he said, "These fellows flee from us."

6 But as soon as it was day, Judas showed himself in the plain with three thousand men, who nevertheless had neither armor nor swords to their liking.

7 And they saw the camp of the heathen, that it was strong and well fortified and compassed round about with horsemen, and these were expert in war.

8 Then said Judas to the men who were with him, "Fear ye not their multitude, neither be ye afraid of their assault.