1 Maccabees 1:41

Installation of Gentile worship

41 Then King Antiochus sent word throughout his entire kingdom that everyone should act like one people,

1 Maccabees 1:41 In-Context

39 Her sanctuary was as barren as a desert. Her feasts turned into mourning, her sabbaths into shame, her honor into contempt.

40 Her dishonor became as great as her glory had been. Her joy turned into sadness.

41 Then King Antiochus sent word throughout his entire kingdom that everyone should act like one people,

42 giving up their local customs. The Gentile nations all readily accepted the king's command.

43 Many Jews also willingly adopted the king's religion. They sacrificed to idols and violated the Sabbath.