1 Maccabees 2:46

46 They forcibly circumcised boys whom they found uncircumcised within the borders of Israel.

1 Maccabees 2:46 In-Context

44 Together they organized an army. In their fury, they struck down sinners and renegades. Survivors fled to the Gentiles for safety.

45 Mattathias and his friends went around tearing down the altars to other gods.

46 They forcibly circumcised boys whom they found uncircumcised within the borders of Israel.

47 They hunted down arrogant people, and their missions were successful.

48 They rescued the Law from the power of the Gentiles and kings, and they never let the sinner regain power.